Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

Position Summary

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator supports a growing medical device R&D and manufacturing operation by ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role oversees day-to-day safety programs, conducts inspections across a multi-floor and multi-building facility, supports office space, lab and cleanroom operations, and helps maintain regulatory compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, FDA (as applicable to workplace safety), and local environmental agencies.

The EHS Coordinator partners closely with all employees and departments, including, but not limited to, R&D, operations, facilities, and quality, to drive a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Note:

This is a full-time, on-site position, not a generally hybrid or work-from-home schedule applicable.

• Support development and implementation of EHS programs for R&D labs, pilot manufacturing, and production areas.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA regulations, local fire, environmental, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Manage chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for labs, clean rooms, and manufacturing floor.
• Maintain required records including OSHA 300 logs, training records, permits, safety plans, and equipment certifications.
• Assist with compliance for medical device–related processes that intersect with safety (e.g., sterilization equipment, biological materials, laser safety, compressed gases).
• Ensure systems are in place for training and drills have been conducted and the team is ready for emergencies, evacuations and other un‑planned safety events.
• Assist with coordination and communication during unplanned emergencies: such as power outages, evacuations, etc.

• Conduct daily/weekly safety inspections of:
• Office spaces
• R&D labs/Prototype/engineering spaces
• Clean rooms and controlled manufacturing areas
• Chemical storage areas
• Shipping/receiving and warehouse spaces
• Monitor proper PPE usage and ensure availability across three building floors.
• Ensure equipment guarding, ergonomics, and safe work practices are consistently followed.
• Support facilities and engineering teams with safe installation and modifications of equipment.

• Serve as a first responder for workplace incidents, spills, alarms, and near‑miss events.
• Conduct, document and/or support root cause investigations using established methods (5 Whys, fishbone, etc.).
• Coordinate corrective actions and verify their completion.
• Maintain emergency response readiness: including evacuation maps, AEDs, drills, and fire‑life safety coordination.

• Deliver safety orientation for all new employees and contractors.
• Conduct periodic training on lab safety, chemical handling, machine safety, ergonomics, fire extinguisher, AED use, CPR, first aid, emergency procedures, etc.
• Work with managers to reinforce safety expectations and encourage employee participation in safety programs.
• Publish safety alerts, reminders, and communications to keep safety visible and relevant.

• Support hazardous waste and universal waste programs (including pickup, labeling, satellite accumulation, manifests).
• Assist with air quality, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous materials reporting as required by S. California agencies.
• Monitor chemical usage and storage across floors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation for biological materials and specialty substances used in device development.

• Assist in internal audits and serve as the EHS point‑of‑contact during regulatory or customer audits.
• Partner with Quality/Regulatory groups to align safety practices with broader standards (ISO 13485 and similar systems).
• Identify improvement opportunities and help implement solutions to minimize hazards and improve safety performance.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field; or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• 1–4 years of experience in EHS roles, ideally within…