Environmental Health Safety Specialist

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)

Location: Petaluma, CA

Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join a leading medical device manufacturer. 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 or apply directly here. We look forward to seeing how you can make a difference!

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Medical Equipment Manufacturing