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Atomic Machines · 17 hours ago

Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Emeryville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

6+ years exp

Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology. The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist will develop, lead, and oversee the environmental compliance strategy across operations, ensuring adherence to regulations and minimizing environmental impact.

ManufacturingSemiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of environmental compliance programs within assigned labs and R&D facilities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations

Partner with operations, facilities, and engineering teams to embed compliance practices into daily lab workflows (chemical storage, labeling, segregation, hazardous waste removal)

Manage hazardous material lifecycle programs (cradle-to-grave tracking of chemicals, solvents, acids/bases, and hazardous waste streams)

Own the regulatory reporting cycle for assigned areas (air, water, waste, hazardous materials), ensuring accurate and timely submissions

Conduct internal compliance audits and inspections, documenting findings, coordinating corrective actions, and tracking closure to completion

Lead investigations of lab-level environmental incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventive measures

Develop and deliver training modules for lab staff on hazardous waste handling, waste minimization, and chemical safety practices

Serve as the primary point of contact with EHS vendors for hazardous waste pickups, chemical disposal, and recycling programs

Track and maintain environmental performance metrics (waste volumes, disposal costs, audit findings, incident rates), and provide regular updates to R&D leadership

Drive continuous improvement projects in pollution prevention, solvent recycling, and waste minimization at the team/lab level

Travel between Emeryville and Santa Clara sites as needed

Qualification

Environmental complianceHazardous waste managementEPA regulationsChemical safetyISO 14001Project managementTraining developmentCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

6–10 years of experience in environmental compliance, chemical safety, or hazardous waste management, preferably in a lab or R&D/manufacturing environment

1–3 years of leadership experience managing compliance programs, audits, or cross-functional environmental projects (not necessarily direct people management)

Strong working knowledge of EPA, Cal-OSHA, RCRA, and state/local regulations related to chemical and hazardous waste management

Demonstrated ability to manage hazardous material programs across the full lifecycle (from procurement to storage, use, and disposal)

Hands-on experience conducting lab audits, inspections, and incident investigations with follow-up corrective action plans

Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems or similar compliance frameworks

Strong project management skills — able to balance day-to-day compliance operations with delivery of program improvements

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train lab staff, partner with engineering/facilities, and present compliance findings to R&D leadership

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Preferred

Advanced certifications such as CHMM or QEP

Benefits

Equity

Benefits

Company

Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines are into MEMS micro- and nano-fabrication.

Founded in 2019

Berkeley, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.atomicmachines.com/

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