EHS Technician

Planet Pharma; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an on-site EHS Technician in Menlo Park for a 6-month contract with extension potential. You will support laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, chemical inventory control, regulatory compliance, and facility readiness, collaborating with lab personnel, facilities teams, and EHS leadership to keep the lab safe and audit-ready.

The role involves inspections, waste handling, equipment readiness, and training support, with a swing shift and weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Occupational Health, Industrial Technology or related field.
• 1–2+ years in laboratory operations, hazardous waste management, chemical inventory, and industrial EHS programs; semiconductor/manufacturing/research environments preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, waste practices, and regulatory compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support routine laboratory safety inspections and audits.
• Manage hazardous waste collection, labeling, packaging, and staging.
• Maintain chemical inventory records, SDS documentation, and storage locations.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, training, and onboarding programs.
• Support environmental monitoring, sample collection, and coordination with external labs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Chemical inventory systems

Job description

EHS Technician

Location: Menlo Park, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract with extension/possible conversion
Schedule: Swing shift with weekend flexibility

Position Overview

Seeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician to support laboratory safety operations, hazardous waste management, chemical inventory control, regulatory compliance, and facility readiness activities. This individual will work closely with laboratory personnel, facilities teams, and EHS leadership to ensure the laboratory remains safe, compliant, organized, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Chemical & Inventory Management

• Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemicals and compressed gases.
• Maintain accurate chemical inventory records, SDS documentation, hazard classifications, and storage locations.
• Monitor inventory levels for chemicals, compressed gases, PPE, spill response materials, and other EHS supplies.
• Coordinate inventory replenishment and maintain accurate tracking systems.

Hazardous Waste Management

• Collect, label, package, transport, and stage hazardous waste materials.
• Manage waste streams including:
  • Flammable solvents
  • Corrosives
  • Toxic and heavy metal waste
  • Reactive and pyrophoric materials
  • Universal waste
  • Electronic waste
  • Sharps
  • Waste oils
  • Contaminated PPE
• Maintain satellite accumulation areas and central waste storage locations.
• Coordinate waste disposal vendors and maintain manifests, profiles, and disposal records.
• Assist with handling larger waste containers and drums using approved procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections and compliance audits.
• Track corrective actions through completion.
• Inspect and maintain:
  • Eyewash stations
  • Safety showers
  • Spill kits
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Oxygen monitoring systems
  • Gas detection equipment
  • PPE stations
  • Emergency signage
• Support safety training and onboarding programs.
• Coordinate respirator fit testing and medical evaluations.
• Support fire department, insurance, regulatory, and internal inspections.

Environmental Monitoring

• Collect wastewater, process water, air quality, wipe, and environmental samples.
• Coordinate sample testing with external laboratories.
• Support environmental compliance programs and documentation.

Laboratory Operations Support

• Support laboratory cleanouts, equipment relocations, shutdowns, and decommissioning projects.
• Assist with chemical inventory reconciliations and regulatory reporting activities.
• Maintain laboratory organization and housekeeping standards.
• Proactively identify and address compliance or safety concerns before they impact operations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in:
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • Environmental Science
  • Chemistry
  • Occupational Health
  • Industrial Technology
  • Related technical disciplines
• 1-2+ years of experience in:
  • Laboratory operations
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Chemical inventory management
  • Industrial EHS programs
  • Semiconductor environments
  • Manufacturing or research facilities
• Knowledge of chemical handling, compatibility requirements, and hazardous waste practices.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and inventory management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with scientists, engineers, vendors, and regulators.
• Ability to safely handle supplies and move materials throughout an active laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • RCRA hazardous waste regulations
  • California DTSC requirements
  • CUPA compliance
  • CERS reporting
• Familiarity with:
  • Chemical inventory systems
  • Environmental sampling programs
  • DOT hazardous materials requirements
  • TSDF (Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility) coordination
• Certifications or training such as:
  • HAZWOPER
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Forklift Certification
  • Pallet Jack Operation
• Experience supporting:
  • Semiconductor facilities
  • Advanced materials laboratories
  • Chemical manufacturing operations
  • Research and development environments