Waste Disposal Technician Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater West Pomona CA

Job Description

The Waste Disposal Technician is responsible for the proper disposal of spent chemicals, process waste, and unused laboratory samples used in the laboratory according to corporate, federal, state and local guidelines. Responsible for safely transporting process waste and unused samples within the laboratory environment. Properly packages hazardous waste for transport per DOT, RCRA, and TSCA guidelines. Cleans and washes all glassware used by laboratory personnel.

Maintains inventory and inspects for damage.

• Responsible for identification of waste streams and maintaining satellite accumulation points for laboratory waste products.
• Packages expired chemicals for shipment or disposal.
• Empties satellite containers into bulk containers and takes back to laboratory for reuse.
• Maintains chemical storage area to keep it clutter-free and free of fire hazards.
• Ships hazardous waste from the laboratory prior to the environmental laws time limit for the facility.
• Tracks volume of waste generated for reporting to corporate and Environmental Protection Agency.
• Prepares and tracks implementation of Waste Minimization Plan.
• Orders and maintains chemical inventory for the laboratory.
• Wash all glassware by hand including beakers, flasks, tubes, and cylinders.
• Perform routine inspections of glass for cracks and breaks.
• Remove damaged glass in order to be repaired.
• Provides assistance to other departments/areas as needed.

• Associates degree in Environmental Studies or science-related
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in environmental industry
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

• RCRA environmental laws
• TSCA environmental laws
• Sewer discharge requirements
• DOT shipping requirements
• State and local regulations
• Computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a chemical environment

This position is full time, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm with possible overtime & weekends.

This position is required to be onsite.

Compensation: $19.10 - $22.10 / hour. (DOE).

Candidates within a commutable distance to Pomona, CA are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet.

With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

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Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.