EHS Technician

Position OverviewSeeking a hands-on Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Technician to support laboratory safety operations, hazardous waste management, chemical inventory control, regulatory compliance, and facility readiness activities. This individual will work closely with laboratory personnel, facilities teams, and EHS leadership to ensure the laboratory remains safe, compliant, organized, and audit-ready.Key ResponsibilitiesChemical & Inventory ManagementReceive, inspect, label, and store incoming chemicals and compressed gases.Maintain accurate chemical inventory records, SDS documentation, hazard classifications, and storage locations.Monitor inventory levels for chemicals, compressed gases, PPE, spill response materials, and other EHS supplies.Coordinate inventory replenishment and maintain accurate tracking systems.Hazardous Waste ManagementCollect, label, package, transport, and stage hazardous waste materials.Manage waste streams including:Flammable solventsCorrosivesToxic and heavy metal wasteReactive and pyrophoric materialsUniversal wasteElectronic wasteSharpsWaste oilsContaminated PPEMaintain satellite accumulation areas and central waste storage locations.Coordinate waste disposal vendors and maintain manifests, profiles, and disposal records.Assist with handling larger waste containers and drums using approved procedures.Safety & ComplianceConduct routine laboratory safety inspections and compliance audits.Track corrective actions through completion.Inspect and maintain:Eyewash stationsSafety showersSpill kitsFire extinguishersOxygen monitoring systemsGas detection equipmentPPE stationsEmergency signageSupport safety training and onboarding programs.Coordinate respirator fit testing and medical evaluations.Support fire department, insurance, regulatory, and internal inspections.Environmental MonitoringCollect wastewater, process water, air quality, wipe, and environmental samples.Coordinate sample testing with external laboratories.Support environmental compliance programs and documentation.Laboratory Operations SupportSupport laboratory cleanouts, equipment relocations, shutdowns, and decommissioning projects.Assist with chemical inventory reconciliations and regulatory reporting activities.Maintain laboratory organization and housekeeping standards.Proactively identify and address compliance or safety concerns before they impact operations.Required QualificationsAssociate degree, Bachelor's degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in:Environmental Health & SafetyEnvironmental ScienceChemistryOccupational HealthIndustrial TechnologyRelated technical disciplines1-2+ years of experience in:Laboratory operationsHazardous waste managementChemical inventory managementIndustrial EHS programsSemiconductor environmentsManufacturing or research facilitiesKnowledge of chemical handling, compatibility requirements, and hazardous waste practices.Strong documentation, organizational, and inventory management skills.Ability to work independently while collaborating with scientists, engineers, vendors, and regulators.Ability to safely handle supplies and move materials throughout an active laboratory environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience with:RCRA hazardous waste regulationsCalifornia DTSC requirementsCUPA complianceCERS reportingFamiliarity with:Chemical inventory systemsEnvironmental sampling programsDOT hazardous materials requirementsTSDF (Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility) coordinationCertifications or training such as:HAZWOPERCPR/First AidForklift CertificationPallet Jack OperationExperience supporting:Semiconductor facilitiesAdvanced materials laboratoriesChemical manufacturing operationsResearch and development environments