Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician

OSI Engineering; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support a fast-paced research laboratory, ensuring a safe, compliant environment for scientists and engineers.

You will manage chemical inventory, hazardous waste, inspections, and safety programs, with a 12-month contract-to-hire term and shifts Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, 9am–5pm PT. This hands-on role requires ownership, strong organization, and coordination with vendors and regulatory partners.

Qualifications

• Current HAZWOPER training with 40-hour initial and 8-hour annual refresher.
• 4+ years of EHS experience in lab or industrial settings.
• Experience with chemical inventory systems and SDS management.
• Familiarity with TSDF regulations and hazardous waste handling.
• Experience in semiconductor/tech/biotech environments preferred.
• Strong organization and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage chemical receipt, tracking, labeling, storage, and organization.
• Maintain chemical inventory, SDS, hazard and storage records.
• Support hazardous waste operations and coordinate with disposal vendors.
• Maintain waste accumulation areas and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct routine EHS inspections and address concerns.
• Maintain safety equipment, PPE, spill kits, gas detectors.
• Assist with employee safety programs and onboarding.
• Support internal and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with environmental sampling and lab cleanouts.
• Maintain safe, organized lab environment and compliant practices.

Skills

HAZWOPER training

4+ years experience

Chemical inventory systems

SDS and records management

Regulatory compliance

Safety program support

Team coordination

Independent work

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