Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist I/II plays a crucial role in supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. This hands-on position collaborates closely with the EHS Director to manage environmental compliance, safety programs, and regulatory requirements across laboratory, manufacturing, and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of site EHS programs and regulatory compliance activities, including air quality, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, wastewater, and stormwater programs.
• Support chemical inventory management, hazardous waste handling, and regulatory documentation, including environmental reporting and compliance calendars.
• Conduct routine EHS inspections, safety audits, and job hazard analyses in laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse areas.
• Assist with environmental sampling and testing coordination, including wastewater and waste characterization activities.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and tracking corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and delivering EHS training and safety communications, including safety meetings and safety committee activities.
• Provide day-to-day EHS support to employees and departments and help ensure safe and compliant operations across the facility.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and interactions with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Perform additional EHS projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Basic knowledge of environmental and safety regulations administered by OSHA, Cal-OSHA, EPA, DTSC, and local regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow within the EHS profession.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–4 years of EHS experience in laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments preferred.
• Exposure to OSHA regulations, hazardous waste management, or environmental compliance programs preferred.
• Experience in cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment is characterized by a strong team culture and a family-knit atmosphere focused on collaboration and achieving success together. The organization is expanding, providing opportunities for professional growth

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vacaville, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Vacaville,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $38