Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist (Temporary)
About The Position
At Amyris, we value that everyone’s career journey is unique and authentic to who they are. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and grow alongside us! You may be just the right candidate for this or other open roles. Amyris is seeking a Temporary Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to provide hands-on EHS support for our Emeryville laboratory and pilot plant facilities. This contractor role is ideal for an experienced EHS professional who enjoys being on the floor, partnering directly with scientific and operations teams, and making an immediate impact. In this 3‑month assignment, you’ll help ensure our teams continue to operate safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations. You’ll contribute to day‑to‑day EHS operations, inspections, waste management programs, and ongoing safety initiatives in a fast‑paced scientific environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in laboratories and pilot plants, values collaborative work, and enjoys a role where every day brings meaningful contributions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related field
- 5–7 years of EHS experience in laboratory, industrial, or process environments
- This role requires onsite presence for all scheduled workdays
- Working safely onsite on a regular and predictable basis is an essential function of this position
Nice To Haves
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication, organization, and follow up skills
- EHS certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, CCPSC, or similar
- Experience using JIRA or similar tracking systems
- Experience supporting laboratory and pilot plant operations
Responsibilities
- Conduct site walkthroughs and safety inspections to ensure compliance with Cal OSHA, EPA, and local regulations
- Inspect chemical storage, housekeeping, hazardous waste, and biowaste areas
- Document findings, develop corrective actions, and track closure using JIRA
- Maintain accurate chemical inventories for labs and pilot plant areas
- Collect and reconcile inventory logs on a bi weekly basis
- Update chemical management databases and replace inventory logs as needed
- Support procurement of EHS and environmental supplies
- Oversee hazardous and medical waste storage, labeling, inventory, and disposal
- Coordinate bi weekly waste pickups with disposal vendors
- Prepare waste inventories, manage manifests, and track return documentation
- Support lab personnel with proper waste disposal procedures
- Create new waste profiles and coordinate approvals with vendors
- Investigating incidents and near misses
- Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Track incident follow up actions to completion
- Support emergency response readiness, including fire drills
- Assist with emergency communications using site alert systems
- Support safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication, and Confined Space Entry
- Perform LOTO field audits
- Assist with ergonomic evaluations and risk assessments
- Support lab and pilot facility projects, permitting, and safety system implementation
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and required EHS documentation
- Coordinate EHS service vendors (lab coats, first aid kits, prescription safety glasses)
Benefits
- Amyris is committed to providing a diverse array of inclusive benefits and perks to support employees and their families’ wellbeing including access to robust healthcare, mental wellness benefits, family leave, discounted fitness memberships, education reimbursement, flexible paid time off, 17 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and additional paid time off including 3 volunteer days, and bereavement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
