Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician

OSI Engineering; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support a fast-paced research laboratory. You will manage chemical inventory, hazardous waste operations, inspections, and safety programs across a dynamic team of scientists and engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on operations, ownership, and collaboration with regulatory partners to maintain compliance and safe lab environments. Contract-to-hire with a 12-month window offers long-term growth in a cutting-edge setting.

Qualifications

• HAZWOPER training required (40-hr initial + 8-hr refresher)
• 4+ years of relevant EHS experience
• Experience with chemical inventory systems
• Familiarity with TSDFs and hazardous materials handling

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, tracking, labeling, storage and organization of laboratory chemicals and compressed gases
• Maintain accurate chemical inventory, SDS, hazard and storage records
• Support hazardous waste operations including collection, labeling, staging, and disposal coordination
• Maintain waste accumulation areas and ensure compliant handling of chemicals and waste
• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections and assist with corrective actions
• Monitor safety equipment, PPE, spill kits, gas detectors and EHS supplies
• Assist with employee safety programs, onboarding, training and respirator programs
• Support internal and regulatory inspections with records and follow-up
• Assist environmental sampling, inventory reconciliation and lab cleanouts
• Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and address chemical handling/compliance concerns

Skills

HAZWOPER trained

Chemical handling

Documentation

Safety inspections

Independent worker

Tools

Chemical inventory systems

SDS management

Waste disposal coordination

Job description

We're searching for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. In this role, you'll help support a fast-paced, cutting-edge research laboratory by maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant environment for scientists and engineers. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes ownership, and is comfortable working across laboratory safety and chemical operations. Responsibilities include chemical inventory management, hazardous waste handling, EHS inspections, safety equipment, environmental sampling, compliance documentation, and employee safety support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the receipt, tracking, labeling, storage, and organization of laboratory chemicals and compressed gases
• Maintain accurate chemical inventory, SDS, hazard, and storage records within laboratory inventory systems
• Support hazardous waste operations, including collection, labeling, staging, container changes, storage, and coordination with disposal vendors
• Maintain waste accumulation areas and ensure chemicals and waste materials are handled in accordance with applicable safety and compliance requirements
• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections, identify potential EHS concerns, and assist with corrective actions
• Monitor and maintain laboratory safety equipment, PPE, spill-response materials, gas detection equipment, and other EHS supplies
• Assist with employee safety programs, including EHS onboarding, required training, respirator programs, and related documentation
• Support internal and regulatory inspections by maintaining required records and assisting with follow-up activities
• Assist with environmental sampling, chemical inventory reconciliation, laboratory cleanouts, equipment moves, and other EHS-related projects
• Maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment and proactively address chemical handling, storage, labeling, and compliance concerns

Qualifications:

• Current HAZWOPER training required, including 40-hour initial training and 8-hour annual refresher certification
• 4+ years of relevant experience required
• Experience with chemical inventory systems
• Familiarity with Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF)
• Experience in semiconductor, technology, biotech, or similar industrial environments preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ability to safely move containers, handle supplies, and work effectively in an active laboratory environment
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with scientists, engineers, vendors, and regulatory partners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hazardous materials transportation (DOT) and hazardous waste disposal; experience in both areas is preferred
• Experience with environmental sampling
• Familiarity with DOT shipping requirements; considered a plus but not required

Type: Contract to hire

Duration: 12-month contract-to-hire

Sunday–Thursday OR Tuesday–Saturday, 9am –5pm PT