Senior / Principal EHS Specialist
Calico · South San Francisco, CA
Posted 15 days ago · $145,000 - $180,000
or apply directly on Calico 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Calico 's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 85% of Calico 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Calico
- high 17 stale, 2 reposted of 20 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Calico 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Calico .
About this role
The Senior/Principal EHS Specialist at Calico will be responsible for managing various Environmental Health and Safety programs, including hazardous waste and personal protective equipment. Daily tasks involve conducting risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading safety initiatives. The role requires collaboration with lab and operations staff, vendor management, and delivering safety training while fostering a culture of compliance in a dynamic startup environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Calico as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in scientific or safety related field
- 5-8+ years’ experience working in an EH&S department, preferably in the life science industry
- 2-5+ years’ experience with a Masters/PhD
- Experience with Hazardous Waste Program Management and other Environmental Programs
- Knowledge and experience with EHS Systems and programs (e.g., Biosafety, Respiratory Protection, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, LOTO, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and interact with diverse groups
Nice to have
- Certification (ASP/CSP/CIH) preferred
What you get
- Estimated base salary range of $145,000 - $180,000
- Eligible for two annual cash bonuses
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced startup environment may require rapid adjustments to goals
- Role involves significant independent judgment and problem-solving
- No remote work option; must work onsite 5 days a week
Summarised from Calico 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Calico on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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