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Job Overview

Lab Services Tech - Laboratory hazardous waste management and collection.  Supporting lab scientist with the following request:  Provide lab waste container supply replenishment, proper chemical labeling, decontamination of lab equipment, chemical waste push carts and perform weekly checklist inspection of the lab satellite accumulation areas / exterior hazardous waste shed areas.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing daily routine of waste collection pick up from the labs
• Management of Hazardous Waste (HW) and Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) onsite
• Service all satellite waste accumulation areas to maintain in compliance with proper hazardous waste labeling requirements, limited storage time regulations onsite, proper chemical waste storage dedicated areas and segregation from incompatible materials
• Respond to special laboratory request for additional waste container replenishment or emergency lab chemical spills, eyewash station discharge, etc.
• Decontamination of dirty waste containers, lab instrumentation, chemical waste push carts, satellite waste accumulation areas, etc.
• Perform chemical liquid consolidation pour off into the drums at the central waste accumulation area for all accumulated hazardous waste prepping for a waste pick up scheduling
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed and maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Perform weekly inventory of lab services supplies and keeping up to par levels
• Conduct weekly hazardous Central Waste Accumulation Area, and Satellite Waste Accumulation Area inspection checklist to maintain compliance and (GLP) Good Lab Practices.
• Report non-compliance lab findings and good catches on the 4insite application tool during lab route duties
• Contractor liaison management for preparing all hazardous and biological waste hauling offsite with Stericycle and Clean Harbors
• Transportation and proper install connection of gas cylinder lines into the regulator manifold systems at the gas rooms and lab work bench areas
• Transportation of (LN2) Liquid Nitrogen, (HE) Liquid Helium Dewars into the storage area and lab work areas
• The ability to drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Daily monitoring of gas systems usage and change out as needed

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma / GED

Experience working in a laboratory researcher and development (R&D) facility

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid driver's license may be required for this position based on business needs. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet company driving eligibility requirements

Complete all safety and task training

RCRA, DOT, HAZWOPER certifications preferred, but not required

Complete all safety, environmental and task training certifications assigned onsite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of machine cleaning methods and equipment and willing to share with team.

Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the machine equipment.

Knowledge of machine cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Working knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel office applications

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can be quiet or up to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Shifts and Compensation

Mon - Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm.

$25.00per hr. - $28.00 per hour.

Benefits:

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:

www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM

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