Hazmat Technician
Job Summary
The Hazmat Technician is responsible for the control of all hazardous materials in the laboratory, including the monitoring of waste collection and storage systems.
Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: 0-2 years
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Spill response and cleanup
- Maintenance of spill cleanup supplies
- Sample archive cleaning and maintenance
- Non-hazardous sample disposal
- Sample waste streams
- Disposal of wastes
- Maintain certification for all OSHA directives
- Inspection of Satellite Waste Areas
Minimum Required Skills:
- Requires the taking of OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Materials Training and DOT/RCRA training
- Must be a quick learner; highly motivated, able to work independently, and follow prescribed methods and direction
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of safe laboratory practices, OSHA regulations and emergency protocols