Mid Level Safety Specialist Jobs
Mid level safety specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own compliance programs, lead incident investigations, and apply regulatory standards with limited oversight. Positions are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Education, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Miracorp, CrossSafety Solutions, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Description
Join UCLA Health and use your passion for clinical laboratory compliance, and quality improvement to make a meaningful impact. In this dynamic role, you will lead and support key programs that uphold excellence in laboratory operations while mentoring future and current clinical laboratory professionals.
As the Laboratory Quality, Compliance/Education and Safety Specialist for UCLA West Valley Medical Center laboratory, your primary duties will include:
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Maintaining quality system essentials across multidisciplinary laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, accrediting, governmental, and credentialing agency requirements.
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Leading training sessions to promote compliance and quality excellence.
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Reviewing quality data, proficiency testing activities, and validation plans.
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Providing technical reviews for the laboratory and UCLA Health.
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Conducting assessments and audits.
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Developing and implementing new policies, processes, and procedures.
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Investigating nonconforming events to identify systemic issues.
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Analyzing data trends for risk management and process improvement.
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Assisting with the CLS student program, continuing education and CLS career track programs, department staff orientation, and the safety program.
Salary Range: $119,700.00/year - $272,700.00/year
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating quality assurance, compliance, and educational activities within a clinical laboratory setting.
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Proven ability to manage deviations and implement effective corrective actions.
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Strong project planning and execution skills.
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Demonstrated experience in writing procedures, reports, and documentation for regulatory and operational use.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead training and educational programs.
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Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license and/or ASQ certification (CQA or CQM) preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Description
Join UCLA Health and use your passion for clinical laboratory compliance, and quality improvement to make a meaningful impact. In this dynamic role, you will lead and support key programs that uphold excellence in laboratory operations while mentoring future and current clinical laboratory professionals.
As the Laboratory Quality, Compliance/Education and Safety Specialist for UCLA West Valley Medical Center laboratory, your primary duties will include:
-
Maintaining quality system essentials across multidisciplinary laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, accrediting, governmental, and credentialing agency requirements.
-
Leading training sessions to promote compliance and quality excellence.
-
Reviewing quality data, proficiency testing activities, and validation plans.
-
Providing technical reviews for the laboratory and UCLA Health.
-
Conducting assessments and audits.
-
Developing and implementing new policies, processes, and procedures.
-
Investigating nonconforming events to identify systemic issues.
-
Analyzing data trends for risk management and process improvement.
-
Assisting with the CLS student program, continuing education and CLS career track programs, department staff orientation, and the safety program.
Salary Range: $119,700.00/year - $272,700.00/year
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating quality assurance, compliance, and educational activities within a clinical laboratory setting.
-
Proven ability to manage deviations and implement effective corrective actions.
-
Strong project planning and execution skills.
-
Demonstrated experience in writing procedures, reports, and documentation for regulatory and operational use.
-
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead training and educational programs.
-
Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license and/or ASQ certification (CQA or CQM) preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
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Mid Level Safety Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level safety specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight programs you managed, audits you led, or regulatory findings you resolved. Employers at this level want proof you can work independently, so emphasize measurable outcomes like reduced incident rates, successful inspections, or training initiatives you built and delivered. Certifications such as CSP or OSHA 30 strengthen your application significantly.
Which companies hire mid level safety specialists?
Companies hiring mid level safety specialists right now include Miracorp, CrossSafety Solutions, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large industrial employers, construction firms, healthcare systems, and government contractors, all of which maintain dedicated safety functions and need professionals who can run programs without close supervision.
Are there remote mid level safety specialist jobs?
Yes, though the role is largely field-based. About 8% of mid level safety specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering roles in safety consulting, EHS compliance management, or corporate program oversight where site visits are periodic rather than daily. Pure remote positions are more common in industries with distributed operations.
How do I move up to a mid level safety specialist role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from taking on progressively broader ownership. Volunteer to lead audits, manage a compliance calendar, or coordinate incident response rather than simply supporting them. Pursuing a recognized certification, documenting measurable safety improvements, and demonstrating that you can interpret regulations and apply them independently all signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level safety specialists?
Mid Level safety specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Manufacturing, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict federal and state safety regulations, run complex worksites, and require experienced professionals who can manage compliance programs and respond to incidents with minimal direction.