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Synthego

Supplies synthetic RNA and gene-editing tools.

EHS Specialist

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedwood City, CA, USA$110k - $129k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 3 years of related work experience is required.
  • Prior EHS work experience in research and development and manufacturing operations is required.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations is required.
  • Practical experience managing hazardous waste compliance and environmental documentation is required.
  • Working knowledge of RCRA, California hazardous waste regulations, and applicable local CUPA requirements is required.
  • Ability to understand complex regulations and communicate requirements to groups with diverse interests and backgrounds is required.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage compliance deadlines and corrective actions independently are required.
  • Familiarity with data and root cause analysis techniques is required.
  • Understanding of injury and illness prevention programs is required.
  • Experience implementing, training, and maintaining safety programs is required.
  • Ability to work varied hours and be on call as needed is required.
  • Ability to maintain regulatory records is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain site safety programs to protect employees, contractors, visitors, and facility operations.
  • Own, report, and monitor EHS KPIs and take corrective actions as needed.
  • Conduct periodic mock safety inspections and quarterly safety inspections, including consultant-supported assessments where appropriate.
  • Maintain centralized tracking of inspections, safety tickets, incidents, audit findings, regulatory commitments, and corrective actions using designated company systems.
  • Own, maintain, and improve all safety procedures.
  • Assist in managing the Emergency Response Team, coordinate training and evaluations, and maintain relevant equipment.
  • Work with Service Engineering and facility teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate issues.
  • Perform safety assessments for new procedures, materials, products, and equipment purchases or installations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Track HepB vaccinations in coordination with Human Resources.
  • Work with an industrial hygienist on routine monitoring.
  • Improve the ergonomic assessment program with third-party resources.
  • Own the prescription safety glasses, respiratory protection, and safety footwear programs.
  • Improve the Job Hazard Analysis program and roll it out across all sites.
  • Advocate for Environmental Health and Safety and drive a committed safety culture throughout the organization.
  • Investigate incidents and accidents, compile and develop reports, conduct root cause analyses, propose corrective actions, and ensure action items are completed.
  • Own the safety ticketing system, ensure investigations are completed, and track corrective and preventive actions.
  • Evaluate site-level execution of employee safety and injury prevention programs and implement and monitor site-level safety metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable RCRA requirements, California hazardous waste regulations, and San Mateo County CUPA requirements.
  • Ensure permits, plans, and submittals remain current.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, waste vendors, engineering firms, environmental consultants, and other service providers.
  • Maintain hazardous waste manifests, waste profiles, accumulation records, inspection logs, container labels, training records, and other required documentation.
  • Verify proper waste segregation, container compatibility, labeling, closure, accumulation time limits, and management of hazardous waste containers and secondary containment.
  • Coordinate hazardous waste pickups, waste vendor activities, waste characterization, and disposal documentation.
  • Maintain and improve the Chemical Hygiene Plan and related safety procedures, forms, and inspection checklists.
  • Investigate environmental compliance deficiencies, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintain accurate, readily retrievable records and ensure chemical, hazardous waste, and environmental compliance documentation is inspection-ready.
  • Maintain an up-to-date compliance tracker identifying applicable requirements, owners, due dates, status, supporting records, and outstanding actions.
  • Proactively identify potential noncompliance and escalate technical, operational, or regulatory risks before deadlines are missed.
  • Own EHS training programs.
  • Provide practical EHS guidance and training to employees working with chemicals, hazardous waste, laboratory equipment, and manufacturing processes.
  • Help employees understand their EHS responsibilities and implement safe, compliant work practices.
  • Coordinate external training, inspections, technical assessments, and consulting support as needed.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture in which employees identify hazards, report concerns, and follow through on corrective actions.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene is preferred.
  • Experience in an emergency response field such as fire, rescue, EMS, or military service is preferred.
  • HAZWOPER or Dangerous Goods certification is preferred.
  • DOT Hazardous Materials certification is preferred.
  • OSHA 40-Hour General Industry certification is preferred.

About the Company

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Synthego

Supplies synthetic RNA and gene-editing tools.

Synthego provides tools and services for genetic engineering. It sells synthetic RNA and gene editing reagents that researchers use to modify genes, and it offers a platform that gives users access to advanced gene editing workflows. The products are used by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech startups for drug discovery, disease modeling, and genetic research. Unlike competitors that only offer individual components, Synthego combines both physical gene-editing tools and an integrated platform to support end-to-end genetic engineering work. The company’s goal is to help researchers perform gene editing more efficiently and at scale, accelerating discoveries in medicine and agriculture.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$459.7M
Headquarters
Menlo Park, CA
Founded
2012

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