Planet Pharma
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EHS Technician
Duration: 6-month contract with extension/possible conversion
Schedule: Swing shift with weekend flexibility
Position Overview
Seeking 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.
Chemical & Inventory Management
Receive, 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 Management
Collect, label, package, transport, and stage hazardous waste materials.
Flammable solvents
Corrosives
Toxic and heavy metal waste
Reactive and pyrophoric materials
Universal waste
Electronic waste
Sharps
Waste oils
Contaminated PPE
Maintain 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 & Compliance
Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections and compliance audits.
Track corrective actions through completion.
Eyewash stations
Safety showers
Spill kits
Fire extinguishers
Oxygen monitoring systems
Gas detection equipment
PPE stations
Emergency signage
Support safety training and onboarding programs.
Coordinate respirator fit testing and medical evaluations.
Support fire department, insurance, regulatory, and internal inspections.
Environmental Monitoring
Collect wastewater, process water, air quality, wipe, and environmental samples.
Coordinate sample testing with external laboratories.
Support environmental compliance programs and documentation.
Laboratory Operations Support
Support 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 Qualifications
Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in:
Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Occupational Health
Industrial Technology
Related technical disciplines
Laboratory operations
Hazardous waste management
Chemical inventory management
Industrial EHS programs
Semiconductor environments
Manufacturing or research facilities
Knowledge 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.
RCRA hazardous waste regulations
California DTSC requirements
CUPA compliance
CERS reporting
Chemical inventory systems
Environmental sampling programs
DOT hazardous materials requirements
TSDF (Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility) coordination
HAZWOPER
CPR/First Aid
Forklift Certification
Pallet Jack Operation
Semiconductor facilities
Advanced materials laboratories
Chemical manufacturing operations
Research and development environments
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