Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Location: Hollister, CA 95023; South San Francisco, CA 94080

We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to lead the integration of safety and sustainability practices across multiple operational sites. This role will support California facilities in Hollister and several CRADL locations in South San Francisco. The position requires a minimum of two days per week on‑site in Hollister, two days per week on‑site in South San Francisco, with the remaining day either on‑site or remote, as agreed upon with your manager and in alignment with each location’s needs. Time allocation may vary based on project priorities and operational requirements. In this role, you will develop, implement, and promote EHS procedures and programs that align with our organizational framework, and embed a culture of safety to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures to increase safety and environmental protection.
• Ensure facility compliance with applicable regulations.
• Implement site audit program, track status of corrective actions, and alert senior management of emerging issues.
• Participate as a member of the site Leadership Team and conduct reviews with facility senior management.
• Consult with site management and employees on regulatory compliance; work with facility management to ensure proper training programs.
• Submit environmental reports and permits to local, state and federal agencies promptly.
• Collaborate with site leadership and procurement to develop cost‑saving initiatives.
• Provide lead support and formal responses to EHS agency inspections.
• Manage moderate‑size capital infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including regulated areas.
• Develop program budgets and schedules, including platform tools such as Enablon.
• Monitor progress of EHS projects, maintaining budgets and schedules.
• Consult with corporate engineering and workplace staff to resolve potential EHS issues through design changes or other measures.
• Clarify, define, and enforce Agency and Company policies and practices.
• Support Equal Opportunity policy through affirmative action.
• Partner with site leadership to address audit findings from clients, regulatory agencies, or internal audits.
• Provide EHS training to staff and contractors, including SOP and policy training.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EHS Specialist

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent and at least 7 years of related experience.

Senior EHS Specialist

• Master’s degree or equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 7 years of related experience.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent and at least 9 years of related experience.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $110,000 – $130,000. Salary will depend on level, experience, skills, and certifications.

Benefits

Benefits may include performance‑based bonuses, 401(k), paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family well‑being support programs, and flexible work‑life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Charles River is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Other Legal Notice

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.