Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

BillionToOne•Union City, CA

69d•$119,672 - $130,551•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist develops, implements, and maintains health and safety programs across BillionToOne’s laboratory and office operations. This individual serves as the primary EHS subject matter expert for compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including OSHA, Cal/OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH. The Specialist works with Laboratory Operations, Quality, Facilities, and People teams to promote a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, and maintain audit-ready documentation. The position is on-site at the Menlo Park and Union City, California sites. It requires regular entry into laboratory areas where biological, chemical, and radiological hazards may be present; appropriate PPE will be provided and required. Occasional travel to off-site facilities or regulatory meetings may be necessary. Some schedule flexibility may be needed to support incident response or regulatory deadlines. The role oversees regulatory compliance, safety inspections, hazardous waste management, incident and near-miss response, ergonomics, employee safety training, EHS documentation, recordkeeping, and KPI reporting. The Specialist maintains inspection and training records, EHS procedures, waste documentation, permits, and regulatory reports, and supports internal and external audits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
3–5 years of EHS experience, preferably in a clinical laboratory, biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subparts H, I, J, and Z; Cal/OSHA Title 8; and California hazardous waste regulations, including DTSC and CalRecycle.
Familiarity with CAP accreditation standards and CLIA safety requirements in a laboratory setting.
Experience conducting safety inspections, writing inspection reports, and driving corrective actions to closure.
Experience managing hazardous and biological waste programs, including vendor coordination and manifest documentation.
Expertise in incident investigation methodologies and OSHA recordkeeping, including Forms 300 and 300A.
Strong written communication skills and experience authoring SOPs, policies, and regulatory reports.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet regulatory deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) requirements.
CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) certification.
Experience using an electronic QMS for document control and CAPA management.
Experience with CERS (California Environmental Reporting System) and HMBP filings.
RCRA/DOT/IATA hazardous materials shipping training.

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor compliance with applicable OSHA, Cal/OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH safety requirements.
Serve as the internal contact and subject matter expert for EHS regulatory inquiries, inspections, and surveys.
Interpret regulatory changes and translate them into policy or procedural updates; coordinate integration of EHS requirements into the laboratory QMS.
Plan and conduct quarterly safety inspections of laboratory, storage, and office areas, document findings, assign and track corrective actions, and prepare summary reports for leadership and committees.
Conduct unannounced spot checks and follow-up inspections as needed, and maintain inspection records in the document management system.
Oversee hazardous chemical, biological/infectious, sharps, mixed, and regulated medical waste programs; maintain manifests, profiles, disposal records, and waste-stream documentation; coordinate licensed disposal vendors.
Inspect waste accumulation areas and ensure waste is properly labeled, segregated, and contained; maintain the chemical inventory and SDS library; coordinate annual HMBP reporting through California CERS.
Respond to environmental safety incidents, near misses, and occupational exposures; investigate incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and develop and implement CAPAs.
Complete OSHA 300/300A logs and incident reports, meet Cal/OSHA reporting deadlines, and manage workers’ compensation reporting with the People team and insurance carrier.
Maintain a near-miss reporting program, analyze trends, present quarterly findings, track incidents and CAPAs in the QMS, and escalate unresolved or recurring issues.
Conduct ergonomic assessments at both sites and maintain a program addressing repetitive tasks, workstation risks, job rotation, micro-breaks, and ergonomic equipment.
Partner with Lab Operations and Supply Chain to redesign high-volume, repetitive workstations and processes; track early symptoms, coordinate early intervention, and maintain ergonomics metrics.
Develop and deliver required safety training for new and existing employees, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Chemical Hygiene, PPE, Fire Safety, Emergency Action Plan, and Ergonomics; maintain training records.
Promote a speak-up safety culture through near-miss reporting, safety committee participation, and safety communications.
Author, review, and maintain EHS SOPs, policies, forms, and checklists; ensure EHS records are accurate, complete, and retained as required.
Prepare and submit regulatory reports and permit renewals, support internal and external audits, and maintain audit-ready EHS documentation in the QMS.
Track and report EHS KPIs, including incident rates, training completion, inspection closure rates, and waste disposal metrics.

Benefits

Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums are paid 100% for select plans, with dependents covered up to 80%.
Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees: 16 weeks, paid at 100%.
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage.
Retirement savings program with a 4% company match.
Paid time off increases with tenure.
Annual bonus program.
New-hire equity grant of up to $35,000 at grant value, vesting over four years, plus annual equity refresh grants equal in value to the new-hire grant.
Competitive medical and dental coverage.
Latest hardware, including laptop and lab equipment.
Free daily on-site lunches.
On-campus gym and restaurant.
Free on-site EV charging.
A collaborative and empowering work environment with weekly Town Hall meetings.