Safety Compliance Technician

Safety Compliance Technician
Location: Needham, MA (Onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Interview: Virtual

Note:
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Anywhere in EST (Must be ready to relocate from day-1)

Position Overview

Client is seeking an experienced Safety Compliance Technician Contractor to support its Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) programs across laboratory, research, and development environments.

Reporting to the EHSS function, the selected candidate will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product Development, Laboratory, and Facilities teams to ensure safe operations, regulatory compliance, and accurate safety documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, hands-on experience conducting safety inspections and hazard assessments, and the ability to independently manage EHS responsibilities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a research and development (R&D) environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, NFPA codes, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections and preparing hazard assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Educational Background:

• BS in Occupational Safety and Health.
• BS in Safety Management or Safety Science.
• BS in Environmental Health and Safety.
• BS in Industrial Hygiene.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting laboratory safety programs, including 6S methodology, Chemical Hygiene Plans, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programs.
• Hands-on experience in research and development environments, including prototype laboratories, product testing areas, or engineering workspaces.
• Experience administering or maintaining a Learning Management System (LMS), including course setup, employee assignments, and training compliance records.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards, particularly NFPA 70E.
• Previous experience supporting physical security infrastructure and access control systems.