Great client is seeking a EHS Specialist to support the Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) team. In this role, you will be the day-to-day safety partner to mechanical, electrical, and design engineers testing the next generation of smart consumer products, household robotics, and appliances. You will conduct lab walkthroughs, author Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for custom testing rigs, run safety training operations (LMS), and manage physical lab security access. The ideal candidate is a degreed EHS professional with 2 to 5 years of experience who thrives partnering directly with engineering teams inside an active hardware testing and rapid-prototyping environment.
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location: Needham, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $35 - 38 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day EHS program execution across laboratory and office environments, including safety inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
- Maintain organizational compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and state regulatory requirements.
- Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and laboratory personnel.
- Administer and maintain the learning management system (LMS), including assigning courses, tracking completions, and reporting on training compliance.
- Prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for new equipment, processes, and product testing activities.
- Administer physical security protocols, including access control systems, for labs and facilities.
- Maintain accurate documentation to support audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Partner with lab owners to track corrective actions and drive timely closure of safety findings.
- Support environmental compliance initiatives, including waste management, air quality monitoring, and chemical inventory tracking.
- Contribute to emergency preparedness planning and coordinate response activities as needed.
- B.S. in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety Science.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant EHS compliance experience (ideally supporting engineering labs, testing facilities, academic research, or light manufacturing).
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and hazard assessment methodologies.
- High autonomy: proven ability to run inspections, engage engineers, and close out safety issues without daily hand-holding.
- Practical exposure to electrical safety (NFPA 70E) or battery testing is a strong plus.
skills:
hardware testing,LMS,rapid-prototyping,consumer products,Environmental Health,Hazard Analyses,robotics,Safety,Security,safety training
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
