Senior EHS Specialist: Safety, Compliance & Training

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Irvine, California is seeking an EHS Specialist II to support environmental, health and safety programs across manufacturing, distribution, and lab operations. The role involves on-site work, documenting inspections, conducting drills, delivering in-person training, and overseeing hazardous waste shipments.

This position reports to the EHS Manager and requires strong collaboration with site staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, chemistry or biology).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in occupational and environmental safety and health.
• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, EPA and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience with state/county/local reporting (Cal/EPA DB/Stormwater/STIR) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of delivering group training.
• Ability to work independently with shifting priorities when urgent issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Create and update EHS programs, procedures, and training.
• Manage environmental programs of modest complexity, including storm water, air, chemical storage, and hazardous waste.
• Investigate accidents and track corrective actions to closure with supervisors.
• Author Bio-Rad SDS using WERCS Studio SDS Authoring software.
• Lead onsite safety teams, including emergency response and safety committees.
• Participate in regulatory audits and coordinate Bio-Rad responses.

Skills

EHS compliance

Hazard communication

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

SAP

PowerBI

Benchmark Gensuite

UL WERCS

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Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Irvine, California is seeking an EHS Specialist II to support environmental, health and safety programs across manufacturing, distribution, and lab operations. The role involves on-site work, documenting inspections, conducting drills, delivering in-person training, and overseeing hazardous waste shipments.

This position reports to the EHS Manager and requires strong collaboration with site staff.