Hazardous Material - Waste Technician

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

Assumes responsibility for the routine maintenance of the Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program and provides support for additional hazardous waste collection activities.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Environmental Health, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, or related field required or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer software applications including spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

• Background in health care and knowledge of hazardous substance evaluation and control and hazardous waste management is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily support for the Hazardous Waste Collection and Control Program with special emphasis on the Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program, which includes; inspection, collection, and replacement of waste pharmaceutical collection containers.
• Supports Hazardous Waste collection activities at offsite locations.
• Communicates inspection deficiencies and programmatic issues related to hazardous and pharmaceutical waste for corrective action.
• Assists in staff education regarding proper characterization, segregation, and disposal of hazardous and pharmaceutical waste.
• Assists with The Joint Commission Environment of Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applicable regulations, standards and policies.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees