EHS Specialist II

EHS Specialist II

Our client, a leading life sciences and manufacturing organization, is seeking an EHS Specialist II to join their team. As an EHS Specialist II, you will be part of the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) function supporting manufacturing, distribution, and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively.

Location:

Irvine, CA

Pay Range: $41.63 - $57.30 per hour

What's the Job?

• Create and update EHS programs, procedures, and training to support day-to-day compliance and continuous improvement.
• Manage environmental programs of modest complexity, including storm water, air quality, chemical storage, and hazardous waste.
• Investigate accidents, develop corrective actions, document outcomes, and track actions to closure in partnership with department supervisors.
• Author and maintain Bio-Rad product Safety Data Sheets using WERCS Studio SDS Authoring software.
• Lead onsite safety teams, including emergency response and safety committee activities, and participate in regulatory audits and response coordination.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, including occupational safety and health, environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or biology.
• 3+ years of work experience in occupational and environmental safety and health.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Cal/OSHA and EPA.
• Experience with state, county, and local regulatory requirements and reporting is a plus, including California Environmental Reporting System, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, California Air Resources Board, and South Coast Air Quality Management District.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver group training; strong organization and the ability to work with minimal supervision once proficient.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to support EHS programs that protect people, products, and the environment across manufacturing, distribution, and laboratory operations.
• Hands-on role with a mix of office-based work and onsite activities such as inspections, drills, and in-person training.
• Chance to collaborate closely with department supervisors and contribute to corrective actions that drive measurable closure.
• Exposure to regulatory audits and the coordination of responses to strengthen compliance readiness.
• Motivating, team-based environment where safety leadership and clear communication make a real difference.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!