Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the role

Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices aim to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. The Safety Team ensures safety is not just a requirement but a core part of the mission.

Job Description and Responsibilities

As an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist / Engineer at Neuralink, you will support and help drive the day-to-day functions of the Safety Team across our two California locations—South San Francisco and Fremont—as well as other functions throughout the company. This role requires a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to EHS, or an experienced technical lead ready to take on multiple EHS programs.

• Support and adapt EHS programs to meet the needs of both the South San Francisco and Fremont sites
• Maintain facility permits and registrations to comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Coordinate and lead inspections and audits
• Administer hazardous waste lifecycle management, including identification, labeling, accumulation, storage, manifesting, and disposal
• Manage stormwater, industrial wastewater, SPCC, and soil management programs, and prepare associated discharge and compliance reports
• Track changing regulations and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure processes are safe and review new and existing chemicals

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within a health and safety role
• 3+ years of experience handling, storing, safekeeping, and removing hazardous materials (e.g., acids, bases, solvents)
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and requirements (e.g., stormwater, hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, SPCC, and soil management)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• EHS Certifications such as ASP: Associate Safety Professional, CSP: Certified Safety Professional, and CIH: Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Environmental-related discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Prior experience in building facilities (e.g., HVAC, DI water, CDA, Nitrogen, Vacuum, exhaust) and wastewater treatment (AWN)
• Experience preparing hazardous waste, stormwater, and wastewater discharge reports
• Familiarity with setting up EHS programs and training such as LOTO, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Equipment Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Ergonomics, etc.
• Technical background knowledge of chemical interactions and handling
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)

Additional Requirements and Competencies

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand and walk for 10+ hours daily
• Able to climb stairs

What We Offer

• Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, meals provided, equity (RSUs), 401(k) plan, parental leave, flexible time off, and more.