At Amazon, we are committed to being Earth's Safest Place to Work. To get there, we are looking for an exceptionally talented and empathetic leader for the position of a Lab Safety Engineer in a permanent position. A relocation will be possible if certain criteria are met. As a Lab Safety Engineer you lead the EHS department at the respective location. You will work closely with the local management and report directly to the AR EHS Global Lab Safety Manager.

Key job responsibilities
- Owning EHS compliance for a robotics research and development lab
- Conducting risk assessments and influencing implementation of risk reduction measures
- Advising employees and management on the subject of occupational health and safety and environmental regulations
- Advising and influencing designs around machinery safety requirements and standards
- Implementing legal and Amazon internal requirements in occupational health safety and environmental regulations
- Working with various support functions (HR, Engineering, Facilities).
- Ensuring compliance with California Occupational Safety and Health laws and guidelines as well as company guidelines and completing the necessary formalities to comply with them
- Evaluating accidents and statistics and developing prevention programs to avoid accidents
- Supporting environmental regulations and programs
- Creating a safe work culture and promoting dedication to occupational health and safety measures of management and teams


A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in safety, engineering, or similar technical field
- Knowledge and experience with foundational machinery safety standards such as ISO 12100, R15.06, ISO 10218, ISO 13849, NFPA79, etc.
- Experience in the field of EHS
- Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills
- Technical expertise to support business strategy by planning/ supervising preventive and corrective work.
- Qualifications or experience with measures in the field of environmental protection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in applying Lean, 5S or Kaizen methods
- Experience in research and development labs

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $98,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.