Senior Specialist, EH&S

Senior Specialist, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems.  Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health.  We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution.  Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and driven Senior EHS Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise, strategic direction, and hands-on support to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance. This individual will play a critical role in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs aligned with local, state, federal, and international regulations governing safety, hazardous materials, and waste disposal.

The role requires expert-level understanding of safety compliance programs, hazardous materials handling and transportation (including DOT and IATA), NFPA codes and standards, and global EHS frameworks to support operations across multiple sites and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the comprehensive PacBio EH&S Program, including written programs, training, auditing, and drills, industrial hygiene monitoring, risk assessments, requisite OSHA and hazardous materials permits and recordkeeping, incident investigations, emergency response, and hazardous waste management.
• Fulfill all applicable local, state, and federal EH&S regulations including OSHA, CUPA, DTSC, fire code, city hazardous materials permits, etc.
• Support SDS creation using WERKS.
• Act as the PacBio Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
• Serve as EH&S point of contact for regulatory agencies and other external parties including, but not limited to, overseeing EH&S related inspections.
• Interpret and apply EHS regulations including OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and international equivalents to support compliant and safe operations.
• Work with R&D and Operations staff to ensure appropriate safety measures are developed in anticipation of new product and process designs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs covering hazard communication, laboratory safety, waste disposal, chemical hygiene, and emergency response.
• Serve as subject matter expert for DOT labeling, packaging, and shipping of hazardous materials; ensure all shipments meet applicable requirements (DOT, IATA, IMDG).
• Ensure proper identification, segregation, storage, and disposal of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with RCRA and state-specific guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with NFPA codes, including flammable material storage and fire protection protocols.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, facilities, and logistics to embed safety into day-to-day operations.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, EHS audits, and training for employees and contractors.
• Track and report EHS metrics, identify trends, and lead initiatives for continual improvement.
• Support EHS initiatives related to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification and global compliance harmonization.
• Manage regulatory reporting (e.g., Tier II, TRI, Hazardous Waste Biennial Reports).
• Serve as chair of the PacBio Safety Committee and the Emergency Response Team.
• Prepare and maintain a budget for the EH&S program, track costs and seek new bids as needed. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant EHS experience in a laboratory, biotech, life sciences, or manufacturing environment.
• Competency in chemical safety, laser safety, hazardous waste management, ergonomics, program development and training related to EH&S requirements. 
• Working knowledge of U.S. federal and state EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA), DOT/IATA labeling and hazardous materials shipping, NFPA codes and standards (especially 30, 45, 70E, 704), and waste characterization, labeling, and disposal practices.
• Proven ability to assess and manage EHS risks and implement control strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.