Hazardous Materials Technician

Keck Medicine of USC

1d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The University of California (USC) is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles. The Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides a safe and environmentally healthy workplace for students, employees, and the surrounding community. The Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for collecting hazardous waste (biological, chemical, and radioactive) and universal waste at the point of generation and transporting it to USC storage facilities on both campuses (UPC and HSC), including Catalina Campus. This role also requires responding to hazardous material spills/releases.

Requirements

High school diploma
2+ years of college focused on chemistry/organic chemistry
Problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to lift, push, and pull 40-70lbs
Experience with Microsoft Office
Valid CA driver's license required
Participation in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
2 years of experience
40-hour HAZWOPER or 24-hour FRO
CDL H Endorsement

Responsibilities

Collects, processes, and disposes of hazardous wastes from USC Campus locations.
Loads, packages, and segregates red bag/sharps, chemotherapy/pathology/pharmaceutical wastes, and medicines.
Responds to emergencies.
Assists with audits, sampling efforts, safety training, and emergency exercises.
Performs lab and equipment decommissioning and lab setups.
Maintains supply inventory to support hazardous/regulated medical waste programs, as required by DOT packaging requirements.
Maintains records and files on all program-related activities, as required.
Manages projects, including monitoring progress, setting deadlines, and solving issues that arise.