EHS Specialist — Impactful Lab Safety & Compliance

Pacelabs; Cottage Grove, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace is seeking an EHS professional to provide Environmental, Health, and Safety support for laboratory R&D operations. The role includes safety surveys, incident documentation, waste handling, and lab safety readiness.

Training will be provided, and a clear career path in laboratory safety will be offered. The position emphasizes building a safer, healthier environment while aligning with Pace's commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• EHS (Environmental health and safety) and/or Chemistry experience, 1+ year.
• OSHA 30 and Hazwoper 40 preferred.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities, develop plans to close gaps, garner management support, and track progress to closure.

Responsibilities

• Monthly safety surveys and data tracking with timely closure of findings.
• Document incidents/injuries, conduct root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in hazardous waste handling and lab readiness activities.
• Support lab safety reviews, audits, and EHS communications with teams.

Skills

Environmental Health & Safety

Hazardous waste management

Risk analysis

Regulatory compliance

OSHA 30 / Hazwoper 40

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Job description

Pace is seeking an EHS professional to provide Environmental, Health, and Safety support for laboratory R&D operations. The role includes safety surveys, incident documentation, waste handling, and lab safety readiness.

Training will be provided, and a clear career path in laboratory safety will be offered. The position emphasizes building a safer, healthier environment while aligning with Pace's commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.