R&D Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

6d•$91,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . We’re looking for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support EHS programs across Specs R&D facilities. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role based at our Santa Monica headquarters, with responsibility for supporting R&D EHS programs at domestic and international sites. In this role, you will partner closely with the EHS team and cross-functional teams—including Specs Engineering, R&D managers, Workplace Services, Security, and Legal—to help ensure regulatory compliance, manage risk, and promote a consistent safety culture across Specs R&D facilities. This role requires domestic and international travel to support R&D operations, audits, and program implementation.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements and practical application in R&D and, or high-hazard environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead site-level EHS programs and influence senior leaders.
Strong risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in complex technical environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage regulators, leadership, employees, and contractors.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of progressive experience in Environmental Health & Safety.
Experience supporting R&D or manufacturing operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Professional EHS certification (e.g., CSP, ASP) or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Global R&D EHS Support & Compliance Support the implementation and execution of EHS programs for R&D globally, in alignment with Snap corporate policy and EHS management system requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international EHS regulations governing R&D operations.
Support risk assessments for R&D activities, equipment, materials, and new technology introductions.
Participate in EHS audits, inspections, and assessments at domestic and international locations, supporting documentation and corrective action tracking.
Maintain accurate EHS records, risk registers, and program documentation.
Hazardous Materials, Chemicals, Machine & Lab Safety Support hazardous materials and chemical safety programs, including chemical inventory management, safe handling, storage, labeling, and disposal.
Support machine safety and equipment risk management activities, including safeguarding, lockout/tagout program, and safe operation of laboratory and prototype equipment.
Assist with implementation and verification of safety controls related to ventilation, fume hoods, local exhaust systems, and other engineering safeguards.
Support laser and radiation safety activities, including hazard assessments, control verification, training support, and coordination with subject matter experts as required.
Environmental & Regulatory Support Support environmental compliance activities including waste management, environmental permitting requirements, and coordination with EHS Managers on regulatory submissions and agency interactions.
Training, Culture & Engagement Development and delivery of EHS training for lab users, contractors, and visitors, including lab-specific safety orientation and hazard awareness.
Promote a proactive, consistent safety culture across global R&D sites through engagement, communication, and field presence.
Partner with lab managers and local site contacts to support safety committees or working groups, as applicable.
Incident Prevention & Continuous Improvement Support incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, applying root cause analysis techniques and tracking corrective actions.
Identify trends and opportunities for improvement across R&D operations and share lessons learned with stakeholders.