Regulated Waste Disposal Technician - Entry Level
Core
Packages expired chemicals, empties satellite containers into bulk containers, maintains chemical storage areas, ships hazardous waste, tracks waste volume for EPA reporting, and manages chemical inventory for a laboratory.
Role type
Entry-level regulated waste disposal technician
Builds
Hazardous waste disposal and chemical inventory management for laboratory operations
Domain
Life sciences / Laboratory services / Environmental compliance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemical handling, hazardous waste packaging, inventory management, record keeping, regulatory compliance (RCRA/DOT/IATA), safety hazard identification
Preferred skills
Scientific knowledge, organizational skills, ability to work independently and in a team
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, shipping documentation systems
Responsibilities
Package expired chemicals for shipment or disposal, empty satellite containers into bulk containers, maintain chemical storage area free of clutter and fire hazards, ship hazardous waste prior to RCRA time limits, track waste volume for corporate and EPA reporting, prepare and track Waste Minimization Plan implementation, order and maintain chemical inventory, manage consignment room supplies
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC