Hazardous Materials & Waste Compliance Specialist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Safety Specialist to support environmental health and safety programs across UCLA Health System centers. You will focus on hazardous materials and regulated waste management, conducting audits, analyzing metrics, and driving continuous improvement.

You will support Fire/Life Safety, Indoor Air Quality, General Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and other Environment of Care programs, advising teams on regulatory requirements and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health and safety, engineering, public health, or related field.
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials, chemicals, hazardous waste management, and applicable regulations.
• Experience with EHS program development, regulatory compliance, and hospital safety requirements.
• Experience with occupational safety programs including IIPP, ergonomics, fire safety, PPE, and respiratory protection.
• Ability to interpret federal and state laws, Joint Commission standards, and hospital safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Support hazardous materials and regulated waste management programs across UCLA Health System locations.
• Conduct audits and inspections, analyze performance metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Advise clinical and operational teams on requirements for hazardous, medical, universal, and solid waste management.
• Help maintain Environment of Care policies and promote a safe, healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Hazardous materials

EHS program development

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analysis of metrics

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Articulate Storyline 360

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Safety Specialist to support environmental health and safety programs across UCLA Health System centers. You will focus on hazardous materials and regulated waste management, conducting audits, analyzing metrics, and driving continuous improvement.

You will support Fire/Life Safety, Indoor Air Quality, General Safety, Emergency Preparedness, and other Environment of Care programs, advising teams on regulatory requirements and maintaining