Sr. Material Handler - Waste Specialist - 1st Shift
About The Position
Join our dedicated Dock Specialist team in Unity Lab Services, where we ensure seamless logistics and support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We’re seeking a knowledgeable Waste Specialist to safely handle our bio-hazardous and non-hazardous waste from laboratory areas. The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of containers up to 75 lbs. consistently. Work is performed in laboratories, stockrooms, and waste accumulation areas with exposure to bio-hazardous materials. Standing, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied environmental conditions. Overtime work may also be necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 years of work experience in bio-hazardous or hazardous material handling, waste management or related operational support.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
- Proficient in reading, understanding and following SOPs, safety procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in laboratory or pharmaceutical environments
- Experience in a cGMP environment
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper handling of all hazardous waste.
- Collect, transport and store bio-hazardous and non-hazardous waste from laboratory areas to designated accumulation points in compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
- Perform waste consolidation activities, including container handling and preparation for disposal.
- Operate and maintain waste handling equipment such as autoclaves for waste treatment and sterilization.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
- Accident and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
