Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Neuralink•Fremont, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain, aiming to restore movement to the paralyzed, sight to the blind, and revolutionize human interaction with their digital world. The Safety Team is a critical part of this mission, embedding directly into labs and facilities to eliminate hazards and protect people. This role is for a high-speed, high-ownership individual who thrives in ambiguity and wants their work to directly enable Neuralink's mission.

Requirements

3+ years of experience within a health and safety role
3+ years of experience handling, storing, safekeeping, and removing hazardous materials (e.g., acids, bases, solvents)
Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and requirements (e.g., stormwater, hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, spill prevention, control, countermeasure (SPCC), and soil management)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand and walk for 10+ hours daily
Ability to climb stairs

Nice To Haves

EHS Certifications such as ASP: Associate Safety Professional, CSP: Certified Safety Professional, and CIH: Certified Industrial Hygienist
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental-related discipline or equivalent industry experience
Prior experience in building facilities (e.g., HVAC, DI water, CDA, Nitrogen, Vacuum, exhaust) and wastewater treatment (AWN)
Previous experience preparing hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater discharge reports
Familiarity with setting up EHS programs and training such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Equipment Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Ergonomics, etc.
Technical background knowledge of chemical interactions and handling
Prior experience analyzing, developing, and implementing corrective actions to ensure safe working environments
Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)

Responsibilities

Support and drive the day-to-day functions of the Safety Team across two California locations (South San Francisco and Fremont).
Continuously maintain facility permits and registrations to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Improve existing safety programs, training, processes, and operations.
Manage and coordinate EHS programs across both South San Francisco and Fremont sites, adapting priorities to each location's needs.
Support regulatory compliance across both sites, maintaining facility permits, registrations, and reporting obligations with local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., CUPA, air district, RCRA, DTSC).
Coordinate and lead inspections and audits.
Manage the day-to-day hazardous waste lifecycle at both sites: identification, labeling, accumulation, storage, manifesting, and disposal.
Administer stormwater, industrial wastewater, SPCC, and soil management programs, and prepare associated discharge and compliance reports on schedule.
Track changing environmental and safety regulations across two sites and translate new requirements into site-specific programs and corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure their processes are safe, and review new and existing chemicals.