EHS Specialist – Life Sciences Safety & Compliance

Exagen-Inc.-; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays

Job summary

Exagen Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support day-to-day EHS programs at our Vista and Carlsbad sites.

You will coordinate hazardous waste management, regulatory inspections, training, and safety audits while collaborating with Laboratory Operations, Facilities, Quality, and cross-functional teams to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. This on-site role requires commuting distance to both locations and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of EHS experience in regulated labs or biotech environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA, EPA, DTSC and hazardous waste requirements.
• HAZWOPER and DOT/IATA training; current certification preferred.
• Experience with safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Independent work style with cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain EH&S permits and certifications to support programs.
• Coordinate hazardous and regulated waste activities and manifest submissions.
• Assist internal EHS audits and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Support regulatory inspections and document responses.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies, SOPs and safety plans.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments, track actions.
• Facilitate safety meetings and safety committee activities.
• Review incidents and perform root-cause analyses.
• Coordinate and deliver required employee safety training.
• Maintain EHS metrics and reports for management review.
• Partner with Facilities and lab teams on safety activities.

Skills

OSHA/Cal-OSHA knowledge

EPA compliance

Hazardous waste handling

Incident investigations

Safety training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Exagen Inc. is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support day-to-day EHS programs at our Vista and Carlsbad sites.

You will coordinate hazardous waste management, regulatory inspections, training, and safety audits while collaborating with Laboratory Operations, Facilities, Quality, and cross-functional teams to maintain a safe and compliant workplace. This on-site role requires commuting distance to both locations and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to