Associate Environmental Health Safety Specialist - Part-time in , us

Energy Jobline ATTB; Us; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Santa Paula, CA invites applications for a part-time Hazardous Materials Inventory Associate to support laboratory operations. You will manage hazardous waste inventory, ensure regulatory documentation, and assist with inspections and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role is onsite, averaging 16–24 hours per week with potential for additional lab support tasks, training, and cross-functional collaboration with quality and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous waste management in lab or related setting.
• HAZWOPER training (current or previous).
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience performing inspections and maintaining inventories.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain safety standards.
• Safe chemical handling experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage hazardous waste inventory, storage, and documentation for lab operations.
• Perform weekly inspections of satellite hazardous waste accumulation areas.
• Support onsite and offsite hazardous waste storage activities.
• Classify expired chemicals for monthly lab packing and disposal activities.
• Manage chemical neutralization stations.
• Ensure all hazardous waste records and regulatory documentation are maintained accurately.
• Review, update, and improve SOPs and supporting compliance documentation.
• Assist with corrective actions related to regulatory audit findings.
• Troubleshoot hazardous waste handling and compliance issues.
• Partner with laboratory, quality, and operations personnel to maintain safe waste practices.
• Follow established safety procedures and chemical handling protocols.

Skills

Hazardous waste mgmt

HAZWOPER training

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Hazardous Materials Inventory Associate (Part-Time)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage hazardous waste inventory, storage, and documentation for laboratory operations.
• Perform weekly inspections of satellite hazardous waste accumulation areas.
• Support onsite and offsite hazardous waste storage activities.
• Classify expired chemicals for monthly lab packing and disposal activities.
• Manage and monitor chemical neutralization stations.
• Ensure all required hazardous waste records and regulatory documentation are maintained accurately.
• Review, update, and improve SOPs, work instructions, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Assist with corrective actions related to regulatory audit findings.
• Troubleshoot hazardous waste handling and compliance issues.
• Partner with laboratory, quality, and operations personnel to maintain safe waste management practices.
• Follow established safety procedures and chemical handling protocols.

Essential Skills

• Experience with hazardous waste management in a laboratory, environmental, chemical, manufacturing, or related setting.
• Current or previous HAZWOPER training .
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience performing inspections, maintaining waste inventories, and managing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Safe chemical handling experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous materials handling, chemical inventory, and regulatory documentation.
• Familiarity with EHS, environmental health and safety, laboratory operations, chemical classifications, MSDS, SOP, safety, chemical storage, RCRA, EPA compliance, and EPA methods.

Work Environment

The role is based in an environmental testing laboratory, offering a part-time opportunity averaging 16-24 hours per week. The position is flexible, allowing for a project-based or long-term engagement. There is potential for additional laboratory support work as business needs require, including glass wash and cross-training activities. The laboratory is a stable, long-standing environmental lab with satellite offices throughout the state.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Paula, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Paula,CA.

About Actalent

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.