The opportunity
The Laboratory Waste Technician is an entry-level position within the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department, responsible for the safe collection, handling, and management of laboratory waste streams in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local…
What you'll do
Collect, segregate, label, and transport chemical, biological, and mixed: waste from laboratory accumulation areas in accordance with RCRA satellite and central accumulation area requirements.
Monitor waste accumulation start dates, container integrity, and labeling: compliance throughout laboratory and research spaces to ensure regulatory deadlines are met.
Move and manage biohazardous waste, including regulated medical waste and: sharps, in compliance with applicable biosafety and institutional guidelines.
Support hazardous waste shipment preparation in accordance with DOT: regulations, including proper packaging, labeling, and marking of waste containers prior to off-site pickup.
Keep lab operations moving quickly and without disruption by anticipating: supply needs and executing waste pickups flawlessly.
Partner with the EHS Supervisor to drive regulatory compliance, taking active: ownership of recordkeeping, waste manifests, and lab inspections.
What they're looking for
- Step in to resolve operational bottlenecks as they arise.
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or coursework in: Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
- –2 years of experience in a laboratory, warehouse, facilities, or: environmental services role; internship or volunteer experience in EHS will be considered.
- Ability to obtain RCRA Hazardous Waste training certification within 90 days of hire (training provided).
