Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II

As a Bio-Rad Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist II, you will work within a global team. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist II will support the occupational and environmental health and safety programs for our R&D, manufacturing, and distribution activities in Northern California, in and around Hercules, California.  A day in the life of a Safety Specialist at Bio-Rad requires computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to schedule appointments, answer emails, attend meetings, analyze data, draft programs, etc. and time away from the desk documenting inspections, attending face-to-face meetings, conducting drills, delivering in-person training, and overseeing hazardous waste shipments. This in-person role will interact with their EHS colleagues and internal customers on a daily basis and strong interpersonal skills are a must. 

How You will Make an Impact:

• Under the leadership of the Northern California EHS Manager, this position will be responsible for ownership of multiple LQG sites hazardous and regulated medical waste programs, including material classification, disposal coordination, regulatory reporting, and on-site compliance management.


• You will have ownership of the NorCal Emergency Response Team (ERT) program


• Coordination of onsite occupational safety programs related to powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, lock out / tag out, etc.


• Leading onsite safety teams including safety committees


• Supporting corporate goals related to safety culture improvement and sustainability


• Coordination of environmental safety programs related to site activities


• Developing and delivering appropriate safety training based on site safety and environmental exposures and regulatory requirements


• Coordination of accident investigations to identify proper corrective actions or solutions

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, including safety and health, engineering, biology, chemistry


• 2-5 years of work experience in occupational and environmental safety and health


• Expertise in hazardous waste and regulated medical waste management programs


• Past experience working with Emergency Response Teams


• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Cal/OSHA, EPA, and/or county requirements


• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook.


• Experience completing and submitting regulatory reports to local, state or federal agencies


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Experience with SAP and other software such as PowerBI, DocuSign, and Smartsheets is a plus. 

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. 

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $73,400 to $101,000 at the time of posting.  Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply. 

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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