Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB OVERVIEW The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for a wide range of work across EH&S disciplines, primarily focused on ensuring safety compliance through inspections, documentation, and training to reduce risk within the organization, promote contractor safety and foster safe laboratory operations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Proactively audits safety equipment and documentation to ensure that facilities are current and to code with Cal OSHA/ EPA and other regulatory guidelines and have implemented the recommendations resulting from inspections by the County or other authorities; Supports site internal/external/regulatory audits.
• Implements and oversees inspection policies and procedures put in place by EH&S leadership.
• Organizes and maintains material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all buildings across the campus.
• Supports EH&S leadership in evaluating EH&S risks associated with new or changing laboratory equipment and/or processes to ensure sufficient controls are identified and implemented.
• Procures personal protective equipment and other safety equipment to support new processes and equipment.
• Executes tasks in support of EH&S programs with general direction and guidance from the EH&S Leader, program managers and stakeholders. The work may include inspections, assessments, program audits, incident investigations, data reporting, monitoring, and report submissions.
• Engages site functional teams and leadership to prioritize initiatives and resources to achieve EH&S objectives; Coordinate with outside vendors for site services as required.
• Provides fundamental overview of safety expectations for all third-party vendors and contractors to ensure that they perform their work in a safe manner consistent with Teknova safety programs.
• Drives development, advancement, and implementation of EHS programs and procedures; Serves as a subject matter expert and administrator for assigned programs.
• Responds to departmental inquiries and concerns in a timely manner while providing quality resolution.
• Organizes, documents, monitors, and reports status on all projects on a weekly or other basis as requested.
Requirements
EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or engineering discipline. Or 7 to 10 years of working experience in a hazardous material manufacturing environment
• Certified in OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry or be willing to take steps to gain required certification
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE • Possess a strong understanding of safety principals, Cal OSHA / EPA standards, laboratory safety programs, and key processes such as risk assessment, inspections, audits and root cause investigations
• Ability to independently assess safety risks and programs and communicate/collaborate with EH&S leadership and senior management on appropriate risk control measures
• Demonstrate working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with health and safety
• Good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, carry, push and use both hands when performing assigned duties
Benefits:
From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy, we're invested in our associates. Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Teknova wellness program
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave
From our scientists to our shipping department, the people who thrive here see beyond reporting lines-they are driven and open to learning something new. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer obsession, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.
Salary Description
$101,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually
