EHS Specialist — Flexible Hours, Impactful Safety

Pace® Labs; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety professional to join the Scientific Insourcing Services team. You’ll lead safety surveys, investigate incidents, manage waste streams, and support hazard reviews and lab moves.

The role emphasizes improving safety programs, regulatory compliance, and practical risk controls within R&D operations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, 1+ year experience, OSHA 30 and Hazwoper 40, and a strong ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Hazwoper 40 certification preferred.
• 1+ year EHS/chemistry experience.
• Ability to identify safety improvements and close gaps.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety surveys and incident investigations.
• Maintain waste disposal compliance.
• Support lab safety and risk assessments.
• Contribute to safety training and forums.
• Support lab moves and commissioning.

Skills

Hazard ID

Risk analysis

Adaptability

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

OSHA 30

Hazwoper 40

Job description

Pace is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety professional to join the Scientific Insourcing Services team. You’ll lead safety surveys, investigate incidents, manage waste streams, and support hazard reviews and lab moves.

The role emphasizes improving safety programs, regulatory compliance, and practical risk controls within R&D operations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, 1+ year experience, OSHA 30 and Hazwoper 40, and a strong ability to communicate