Hazardous Materials & Waste Compliance Specialist

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Safety Specialist to support environmental health and safety programs across its medical centers and clinics. You will monitor compliance, conduct audits, and advise clinical teams on hazardous and waste management to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires a health and safety-related degree and knowledge of EHS programs, regulations, and Joint Commission standards, plus experience with IIPP, fire safety, and PPE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Public Health, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of hazardous materials, chemicals, hazardous waste management, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Knowledge of EHS program development, regulatory compliance, and hospital safety requirements, including laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and policies.
• Experience with occupational safety and injury prevention programs, including IIPP, ergonomics, hazardous materials, fire safety, respiratory protection, and other EHS programs.
• Ability to interpret federal and state laws, regulations, hospital safety codes, and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental health and safety programs across UCLA Health System medical centers and clinics.
• Monitor compliance, conduct audits and inspections, analyze performance metrics, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Advise clinical and operational teams on requirements for hazardous, medical, universal, and solid waste management.
• Maintain Environment of Care policies and promote a safe, healthy, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

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Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Safety Specialist to support environmental health and safety programs across its medical centers and clinics. You will monitor compliance, conduct audits, and advise clinical teams on hazardous and waste management to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires a health and safety-related degree and knowledge of EHS programs, regulations, and Joint Commission standards, plus experience with IIPP, fire safety, and PPE.