EHS Lead

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

The EHS Specialist III is the site-level owner for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in a mixed-use manufacturing, laboratory, and office environment . The role has full accountability for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of site safety and health programs supporting operations with significant chemical use and dangerous goods handling .

Serving as a senior individual contributor , this role acts as the primary site authority for safety and health compliance and is the lead representative for OSHA and all city, state, and local regulatory inspections within scope. The EHS Specialist III partners closely with site leadership, operations, facilities, and laboratory teams to proactively manage risk and embed EHS excellence into daily operations.

This is a fully onsite position based in Sunnyvale, CA. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

• Owns, leads, and continuously improves all site safety and health programs across manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments, including:
• Employee safety programs and training
• Chemical safety, dangerous goods handling, and laboratory safety programs
• Ergonomics assessments, risk mitigation, and tracking
• Emergency Response Team (ERT) preparedness, drills, and incident response
• Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management
• Ensures EHS programs are effectively implemented, audited, and sustained in alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s EHS Management System, AIG’s EHS Standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serves as the site subject matter expert for safety and health risks associated with chemical handling and high-risk operations.

• Serves as the primary site owner and representative for all federal, city, state, and local safety. health, and environmental inspections.
• Maintains compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and state/local EHS regulations across manufacturing and laboratory operations.
• Manages environmental permits and required regulatory reporting.
• Interfaces directly with regulatory agencies and leads site responses to inspections, findings, and corrective actions.

• Oversees site chemical safety programs, including storage, handling, labeling, compatibility, and risk controls.
• Supports dangerous goods management and compliance requirements applicable to site operations.
• Provides oversight and support for site DEA controlled substance activities in alignment with corporate procedures and regulatory expectations.

• Owns site waste management programs, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
• Manages waste vendors to ensure regulatory compliance, performance, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Ensures proper waste handling, storage, labeling, documentation, and disposal practices are maintained.

• Develops, delivers, and evaluates safety training programs tailored to manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments.
• Partners with people leaders to reinforce EHS accountability and safe work practices.
• Acts as a visible on-site EHS presence, promoting proactive hazard identification and employee engagement.

• Leads development, execution, and continuous improvement of site emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Conducts drills, tabletop exercises, and after-action reviews to ensure readiness for chemical and operational…