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EHS Specialist
Kelly Engineering | Medical Device Manufacturer | Petaluma, CA
Pay Rate: $55–$60 per hour
Duration: 3 months (Contract, with potential for extension or full-time hire)
About the Opportunity:
Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join a leading medical device manufacturer in Petaluma, CA. In this contract role, you’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing lab safety protocols in our Quality Control laboratory. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate and the possibility for extensions or full-time hire based on performance and business needs.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and medical device industry safety standards within QC and microbiology labs.
- Develop and implement detailed safety guidelines, protocols, audit procedures, and SOPs for purchasing, handling, and discarding laboratory materials.
- Establish and document procedures for acquiring and safely storing bacteria in Class 2 lab environments.
- Train and support laboratory staff during the transition to new safety procedures and best practices.
- Collaborate with management to identify and address safety risks and recommend improvements.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3–5 years of EHS, laboratory safety, or related experience—ideally within pharmaceutical, medical device, or laboratory environments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Level 1 and Class 2 lab safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
- Proven experience developing and implementing SOPs, safety guidelines, and audit processes.
- Strong communication skills and ability to train and support lab personnel.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay rate: $55–$60 per hour.
- Opportunity to work on impactful safety projects.
- Possibility for role extension or conversion to full-time, based on performance and company needs.
- Exposure to future projects in manufacturing safety (e.g., chlorine gas handling).
- Contract employees are eligible for voluntary benefit plans designed to provide flexible coverage options that fit different needs and budgets. Plans include Health-focused coverage, Minimum Essential Coverage, Limited Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Term and Whole Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, as well as Legal and Financial assistance programs
Ready to Apply?
Send your resume detailing your EHS and lab safety experience to Patty.Diaz@kellyengineering.com or apply directly here. We look forward to seeing how you can make a difference!
Salary : $55 - $60