Waste Disposal Technician - Environment Testing Southeast - Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The Disposal Technician is responsible for the proper disposal of spent chemicals, process waste, and unused laboratory samples according to corporate, federal, state and local guidelines. This physical role involves moving, lifting, bending, and disposing of waste and may involve strong odors.

• Proper disposal of samples.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in waste disposal room and loading dock area throughout the day.
• Use personal protective equipment at all times while disposing of samples.
• Load and unload pallets, boxes, and materials.
• Assist with sample transfer between departments within the laboratory.
• Assist Sample Custodian with locating samples and returning them to cooler in proper storage locations (temperature = 4°C) for 3-4 hours per day.
• Organize samples located in waste disposal room.
• Help clean and organize coolers.
• Remove samples from coolers to table and sort accordingly.
• Learn and become knowledgeable of bottle types, sample test codes, and preservatives.
• Adhere to analytical and quality control protocols described in SOPs, the QA Manual, and project specific requirements.
• Assist with other assigned projects as needed.

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

• High school diploma or GED.
• AA degree in a life or physical science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, etc.) preferred.
• Current, valid driver's license.

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Detail oriented, flexible, dependable, willingness to learn new things.
• Team player with good communication and organizational skills.

Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English (read, write, speak).

Position is full‑time Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within commutable distance of Atlanta, GA are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate: $17-18/hr

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes. The actual base salary may vary based on relevant experience, skills, internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Dental and vision options

We support your development! If you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and all other protected characteristics.

We are a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.