Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

THE ALFRED E MANN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC R•Santa Clarita, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports a growing medical device R&D and manufacturing operation by ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role oversees day-to-day safety programs, conducts inspections across a multi-floor and multi-building facility, supports office space, lab and cleanroom operations, and helps maintain regulatory compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, FDA (as applicable to workplace safety), and local environmental agencies. The EHS Coordinator partners closely with all employees and departments, including, but not limited to, R&D, operations, facilities, and quality, to drive a strong safety culture throughout the organization. Note: This is a full-time, on-site position, not a generally hybrid or work-from-home schedule applicable.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
1–4 years of experience in EHS roles, ideally within medical device, biotech, pharma, or manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations.
Experience working in labs, production floors, or controlled environments.
Strong written and verbal communication—comfortable engaging with scientists, technicians, and operators.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety-related documentation.
Approachable, supportive, and able to build trust across teams
Calm, steady, and reliable in urgent situations
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Capable of influencing without authority
Passionate about creating a safe and healthy workplace

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device manufacturing, engineering labs, or cleanrooms.
Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations (RCRA) and California-specific requirements.
Certifications such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, HAZWOPER, or Lab Safety.
Understanding of ergonomics, machine guarding, and chemical safety.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Support development and implementation of EHS programs for R&D labs, pilot manufacturing, and production areas.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA regulations, local fire, environmental, and hazardous materials requirements.
Manage chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for labs, cleanrooms, and manufacturing floor.
Maintain required records including OSHA 300 logs, training records, permits, safety plans, and equipment certifications.
Assist with compliance for medical device–related processes that intersect with safety (e.g., sterilization equipment, biological materials, laser safety, compressed gases).
Ensure systems are in place for, training and drills have been conducted and the team is ready for emergencies, evacuations and other un-planned safety events.
Assist with coordination and communication during unplanned emergencies: such as power outages, evacuations, etc.
Conduct daily/weekly safety inspections of: Office spaces R&D labs/Prototype/engineering spaces Cleanrooms and controlled manufacturing areas Chemical storage areas Shipping/receiving and warehouse spaces
Monitor proper PPE usage and ensure availability across three building floors.
Ensure equipment guarding, ergonomics, and safe work practices are consistently followed.
Support facilities and engineering teams with safe installation and modifications of equipment.
Serve as a first responder for workplace incidents, spills, alarms, and near-miss events.
Conduct, document and/or support root cause investigations using established methods (5 Whys, fishbone, etc.).
Coordinate corrective actions and verify their completion.
Maintain emergency response readiness: including evacuation maps, AEDs, drills, and fire-life safety coordination.
Deliver safety orientation for all new employees and contractors.
Conduct periodic training on lab safety, chemical handling, machine safety, ergonomics, fire extinguisher, AED use, CPR, first aid, emergency procedures, etc.
Work with managers to reinforce safety expectations and encourage employee participation in safety programs.
Publish safety alerts, reminders, and communications to keep safety visible and relevant.
Support hazardous waste and universal waste programs (including pickup, labeling, satellite accumulation, manifests).
Assist with air quality, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous materials reporting as required by S. California agencies.
Monitor chemical usage and storage across floors to ensure regulatory compliance.
Ensure proper handling and documentation for biological materials and specialty substances used in device development.
Assist in internal audits and serve as the EHS point-of-contact during regulatory or customer audits.
Partner with Quality/Regulatory groups to align safety practices with broader standards (ISO 13485 and similar systems).
Identify improvement opportunities and help implement solutions to minimize hazards and improve safety performance.