Lab Services Tech
About The Position
The Lab Services Tech manages and collects laboratory hazardous and regulated medical waste while supporting laboratory scientists. Duties include replenishing waste containers and supplies, labeling chemicals, decontaminating laboratory equipment and waste containers, operating chemical-waste carts, and inspecting satellite accumulation areas and exterior hazardous-waste storage areas. The position also supports laboratory requests, responds to chemical-spill and eyewash-discharge situations, prepares accumulated waste for pickup, coordinates with waste-hauling contractors, and handles gas cylinders and liquid-gas dewars. The role requires following safety and environmental procedures, maintaining a clean work environment, and conducting routine inspections and inventory checks. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a laboratory research and development (R&D) facility.
- Complete all required safety and task training, including assigned onsite safety, environmental, and task certifications.
- A valid driver's license may be required based on business needs; employees who drive must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements.
- 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 willingness to share that knowledge with the team.
- Knowledge of the upkeep and care of 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 Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- RCRA certification.
- DOT certification.
- HAZWOPER certification.
Responsibilities
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment during routine laboratory waste-collection work.
- Manage hazardous waste and regulated medical waste onsite.
- Service satellite waste accumulation areas, maintaining compliant labels, storage times, designated storage, and segregation from incompatible materials.
- Respond to requests for additional waste containers and to emergencies such as laboratory chemical spills and eyewash-station discharges.
- Decontaminate waste containers, laboratory instrumentation, chemical-waste carts, and satellite accumulation areas.
- Consolidate accumulated hazardous liquid waste into drums at the central waste accumulation area in preparation for scheduled pickup.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Perform weekly inventory of laboratory services supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Complete weekly inspection checklists for central and satellite waste accumulation areas to maintain compliance and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Report non-compliant findings and good catches through the 4insite application during laboratory routes.
- Coordinate with Stericycle and Clean Harbors for offsite hauling of hazardous and biological waste.
- Transport and install gas-cylinder lines connected to regulator manifold systems in gas rooms and laboratory work areas.
- Transport liquid nitrogen and liquid helium dewars to storage and laboratory work areas.
- Drive to work locations, customer sites, or company facilities as needed to perform job duties.
- Monitor gas-system usage daily and change out supplies as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages are offered; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
