"Ergonomics Specialist"

Posted: 22-Jan-26

Location: San Francisco, California

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 87534BR

The Ergonomics Specialist provides assistance to all aspects of the Medical Center's ergonomic program. This position works closely and collaboratively with Workers' Compensation, Occupational Health Services, Environmental Health and Safety, and Disability Management staff to create a safer workplace for UCSF Medical Center employees.

The Ergonomics Specialist is the first point of contact for employees and departments seeking to mitigate ergonomic risk factors. The position supports the Ergonomist/Program Coordinator and the Workers' Compensation Manager to reduce exposures, injuries, and their associated costs. The position assists with the development and implementation of UCSF Health goals, metrics, policies, and procedures.

The Ergonomics Specialist will provide guidance to employees and departments; track and coordinate equipment orders; act as a liaison between the ergonomics vendors; and develop metric reports. Assist with the development of educational materials. Conduct ergonomic evaluations and prepare recommendation reports. The position is responsible for maintaining the ergonomics lab. Able to conduct ergonomic evaluations both on-site (SF Bay Area) and virtually.

The Ergonomics Specialist is a member of the Injury Illness Review Committee (IIRC). The position collaborates with other UC campuses to contribute to system-wide ergonomics program projects.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $34.48 - $74.04 (Step Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html