UC Irvine · 15 hours ago
Senior Hazardous Waste Technician
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expUC Irvine is a prestigious member of the Association of American Universities, known for its academic achievement and innovation. The Senior Hazardous Waste Technician will perform duties related to the handling and management of hazardous waste generated by academic laboratories and other campus facilities, including training and responding to hazmat emergencies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Transportation, packaging, storing, bulking, inventorying, recharging, inspecting and processing of hazardous chemical, biohazardous, medical, and universal waste generated by academic laboratories and other campus facilities
Perform hazardous waste and environmental management training classes on an as needed basis
Perform Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and storm water inspections
Respond to campus hazmat emergencies
Qualification
Required
General knowledge of scientific nomenclature, chemical and biological concepts and laboratory procedures, related to the safe handling of hazardous materials
Working knowledge of the UC Irvine Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan
Skill and experience in operating and using analytical instruments and various personal computer skills
Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff and students using sufficient written and oral communication skills
Experience and knowledge with research institutions and environmental health and safety programs
Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and two years of experience in an environmental health and safety program, or two years of college including appropriate science courses and one year of experience in an environmental health and safety program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in scientific nomenclature, chemical and biological concepts and laboratory procedures, related to the safe handling of hazardous materials
Driver's License: Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
Benefits
Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Access to a number of discounts and perks
Company
UC Irvine
UC Irvine
10001+ employees
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