Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Specialist; Temporary

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist (Temporary)

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.

• 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

• 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)

• Investigating incidents and near misses
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Track incident follow‑up actions to completion
• Assist with emergency communications using site alert systems

• 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

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• 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
• 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

The salary range for this role is: $48.08/hr. to $60.58/hr.

Amyris is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis, and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, depth of experience and specific work location.

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.