Senior EH&S Specialist

Ultima Genomics•Fremont, CA

5h•$105,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ultima Genomics is a rapidly growing company that is developing ground-breaking genomics technologies. Our mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. We have developed a foundational new approach to sequencing at scale that overcomes limitations due to the high costs of current technologies. We are well-funded and have raised approximately $600 million from global top-tier investors. Our team brings together unique and diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, from healthcare and life sciences, to engineering, to technology and software and beyond. We are a collaborative group, including successful entrepreneurs, chemists, hardware and software engineers, genomics and biotechnology experts, molecular and computational biologists, software and algorithm experts, and operations and commercial leaders. Join us to develop and commercialize technologies that unleash the power of genomics at scale and empower the future of human health. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior EH&S Specialist to join our team! You are a driven environmental, health and safety professional, with in-depth knowledge of state, federal and international environmental health and safety regulations. As a Senior EH&S Specialist, you will be given the opportunity to implement industry best practices and serve as the subject matter expert on EH&S matters. As such, you will work closely with internal departments, external agencies, and stakeholders to implement safety processes, procedures, or measures to mitigate risks and promote safe working environments. This is a full time onsite position at our Fremont, CA location.

Requirements

Biosciences degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant EH&S experience or EH&S Certification and minimum of 8-10 years of relevant progressive experience
First Aid, CPR, AED certified
Strong knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA and EPA regulations
Must be proactive, hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
May be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (Up to 25 lbs lifting required)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 preferred
RCRA / DOT Hazardous Waste certified preferred
40-hr HAZWOPER preferred
Knowledge of international environmental health and safety regulations such as WEEE, RoHS, China RoHS3is a plus
Working knowledge of requirements for handling of genetic material and human derived samples (BSL1 and BSL2) is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain environmental, health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with all relevant regulations, including but not limited to OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA
Where applicable, develop and implement EH&S training strategies and conduct trainings
Assist with management of product and process-related chemical elements
Facilitate a Safety Committee and participate in customer feedback sessions as they relate to the installation, maintenance, and safe operations of our products, including considerations for chemical and wastewater disposal
Assess potential workplace hazards and risks, including general employee safety, and work with Safety Committee to develop strategies and implement safety measures to mitigate them
Own EH&S related documentation such as hazardous waste manifest and profiles, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), handling procedures, storage and recycling, and disposal of biohazardous, and hazardous wastes
Ensure manifesting, packaging, labeling, and loading of all medical, biohazardous, and hazardous waste is accurate and adheres to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations
Assist in the development and implementation of all company operations concerning the fire, emergency, safety, and environmental programs
Own and maintain the inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, practices, and procedures including applicable reports
Maintain accurate data for Chemical Inventory in the buildings and the maintenance of MSDS online library
Oversee the storage of hazardous waste and materials in accordance with appropriate regulations, policies, practices, and procedures
Provide training on EH&S programs, including but not limited to Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts), Hazardous Waste Disposal, product wastewater monitoring, new hire orientation and employee safety training
Ensure company compliance and appropriate reporting of hazardous materials inventory to outside agencies
Oversee and coordinate company or consultant crew’s activities during an incident response and clean-up
Serve as the liaison between company and relevant government agencies
Promote a safe working environment for employees, monitor for safe working practices and manage Illness and Injury Prevention Plan and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Manage incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and ensure conformance
Other job duties as assigned