Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Company Description

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant® is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit guardanthealth.com and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. 

Position Summary:

The Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing Guardant Health policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) operations at Guardant Health's Corporate Headquarters and ancillary sites, helping ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as a trusted resource on environmental, health, and safety matters, providing guidance and recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and enhance EHS policies, procedures, and programs to promote a safe and compliant work environment.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory compliance audits and inspections, and assist with the timely resolution of findings.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and risk assessments to identify safety, health, and environmental hazards, recommending practical corrective actions where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain inspection schedules and support ongoing compliance monitoring activities.
• Prepare and deliver employee training on workplace safety, emergency response, hazardous materials, and other EHS-related topics.
• Monitor compliance with established safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate workplace incidents, document findings, assist with root cause analyses, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and readily accessible.
• Maintain records related to hazardous waste management, employee exposure, and environmental compliance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Facilities, Laboratory Operations, Engineering, People Operations, and other departments to support EHS initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Remain current on applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and recommend updates to policies and procedures as needed.
• Provide guidance and share knowledge with less experienced team members as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 15-20+ years of Environmental Health & Safety experience, preferably in biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, laboratory, or other regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, Cal/OSHA, hazardous waste, and other applicable environmental and occupational safety regulations.
• Experience supporting compliance audits, inspections, incident investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and exercise sound judgment in resolving EHS-related issues.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management systems or similar software.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, or other relevant EHS credentials are preferred.
• Physically able to conduct facility inspections and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working on a computer may be required.

AI & Digital Fluency

• Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies.  Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients. 

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Redwood City, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $110,200 - $151,500 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $93,670 - $128,775 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $99,180 - $136,350