Environmental Scientist

CSS • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Environmental Field Technician will collect waste chemicals and Universal Wastes from CDC laboratories and workplaces and transport them to appropriate storage areas. The Technician will learn chemical segregation practices and assist the Project Manager with placing chemical wastes into temporary storage for offsite shipment. They will enter and compile waste-generation tracking data in the client’s proprietary database and conduct compliance inspections of waste accumulation areas, providing follow-up reports to the Project Manager.

The Technician will learn available spill-cleanup materials and procedures and assist the Project Manager with cleanup if a spill occurs during waste transport. They will inspect the client’s Spill Control Centers (SCCs) in accordance with the client Project Work Scope, submit monthly inspection reports to the Project Manager, and restock SCCs with client-provided supplies as needed. The Technician will also support the client’s sustainability program by collecting recyclable materials generated through chemical waste management activities, including empty plastic and glass containers.

This is a temporary position with the opportunity to transition to permanent employment. CSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a scientific discipline that qualifies the candidate to evaluate hazards associated with chemicals and chemical wastes; examples include Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Biology, or Environmental Science.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• No criminal record and ability to pass a background check to obtain an HHS/CDC site badge.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good physical condition and ability to regularly lift 50-pound containers, load trucks during chemical and hazardous-waste shipments, handle 55-gallon drums and move them using a drum cart, and respond to chemical spills as necessary.
• Excellent internal communication skills to communicate effectively with the Project Manager and client personnel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Good knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services Industry, including experience with RCRA and DOT regulations.
• Introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management and assessment, and cylinder handling.
• Current 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification with recurrent training.

Responsibilities

• Collect waste chemicals and Universal Wastes from CDC laboratories and workplaces and transport them to appropriate storage areas.
• Assist the Project Manager with chemical segregation and placing chemical wastes into temporary storage for offsite shipment.
• Enter and compile waste-generation tracking data in the client’s proprietary database.
• Conduct compliance inspections of waste accumulation areas and provide follow-up reports to the Project Manager.
• Assist the Project Manager with spill cleanup when spills occur during waste transport.
• Inspect the client’s Spill Control Centers in accordance with the client Project Work Scope and provide monthly inspection reports to the Project Manager.
• Restock Spill Control Centers with client-provided supplies as needed.
• Collect recyclable materials generated by chemical waste management activities, including empty plastic and glass containers, to support the client’s sustainability program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree