Senior EHS Specialist: Risk, Compliance & Training Leader

The Jackson Laboratory; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in California seeks an experienced EHS leader to oversee laboratory-wide health and safety programs. You will independently assess risks, develop standards, administer policies, and engage employees to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and internal frameworks.

This cross-functional role partners with research, production, facilities, and leadership to mitigate risks, investigate incidents, and drive a culture of safe, compliant operations across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in OH&S, Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, or related field; combination of education and experience considered.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role; 7 years preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Preferred certifications CSP, ASP/GSP, CIH, CHMM, or comparable U.S.-recognized EHS credential.

Responsibilities

• Independently develops, implements, and administers complex or Laboratory-wide EHS programs; establishes metrics and benchmarks and evaluates program effectiveness with minimal oversight.
• Leads or represents the Laboratory during regulatory inspections and audits; interprets findings, negotiates corrective action timelines, and briefs senior leadership on regulatory exposure and remediation plans.
• Establishes standards and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and internal standards; interprets emerging or ambiguous regulatory requirements for senior management.
• Researches and benchmarks external best practices and emerging regulatory trends; recommends and drives adoption of improvements to keep Laboratory programs current and defensible.
• Designs and oversees delivery of employee training programs for assigned area(s); mentors and coaches EHS staff on technical practice, investigation methods, and stakeholder engagement.
• Leads investigations of complex, high-severity, or recurring incidents; performs root cause analysis and directs the development and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyzes trends across inspection, audit, incident, and training data to identify systemic risks and recommend program-level or organizational improvements to senior leadership.
• Leads or serves as a key responder during emergency situations involving hazardous materials, confined space rescue, or fire/smoke incidents, and leads after-action discussions.
• Leads cross-functional EHS initiatives and projects, coordinating resources, timelines, and communications across departments.
• Contributes to EHS program budgeting and may assist in evaluating and procuring EHS equipment, services, or consultants.
• Independently engages and builds trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders without requiring day-to-day direction.

Skills

EHS principles

Regulatory knowledge

Root cause analysis

Incident investigation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Data analysis

Training delivery

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OH&S, Public Health, Environmental Health, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

CSP/CIH/CHMM or similar credential preferred

Tools

Word processing

Database management

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in California seeks an experienced EHS leader to oversee laboratory-wide health and safety programs. You will independently assess risks, develop standards, administer policies, and engage employees to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, and internal frameworks.

This cross-functional role partners with research, production, facilities, and leadership to mitigate risks, investigate incidents, and drive a culture of safe, compliant operations across the