Lab Services Tech

Title:

Lab Services Tech

Job Description:

Job Overview Lab Services Tech
- Laboratory hazardous waste management and collection. Supporting lab scientist with the following request:
Provide lab waste container supply replenishment, proper chemical labeling, decontamination of lab equipment, chemical waste push carts and perform weekly checklist inspection of the lab satellite accumulation areas / exterior hazardous waste shed areas.

Roles & Responsibilities To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing daily routine of waste collection pick up from the labs Management of Hazardous Waste (HW) and Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) onsite

Service all satellite waste accumulation areas to maintain in compliance with proper hazardous waste labeling requirements, limited storage time regulations onsite, proper chemical waste storage dedicated areas and segregation from incompatible materials

Respond to special laboratory request for additional waste container replenishment or emergency lab chemical spills, eyewash station discharge, etc.

Decontamination of dirty waste containers, lab instrumentation, chemical waste push carts, satellite waste accumulation areas, etc.

Perform chemical liquid consolidation pour off into the drums at the central waste accumulation area for all accumulated hazardous waste prepping for a waste pick up scheduling

Ensure all safety procedures are followed and maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Perform weekly inventory of lab services supplies and keeping up to par levels

Conduct weekly hazardous Central Waste Accumulation Area, and Satellite Waste Accumulation Area inspection checklist to maintain compliance and (GLP) Good Lab Practices.

Report non-compliance lab findings and good catches on the 4insite application tool during lab route duties

Contractor liaison management for preparing all hazardous and biological waste hauling offsite with Stericycle and Clean Harbors Transportation and proper install connection of gas cylinder lines into the regulator manifold systems at the gas rooms and lab work bench areas

Transportation of (LN2) Liquid Nitrogen, (HE) Liquid Helium Dewars into the storage area and lab work areas

The ability to drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Daily monitoring of gas systems usage and change out as needed

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma / GED Experience working in a laboratory researcher and development (R&D) facility

Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsA valid driver's license may be required for this position based on business needs. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet company driving eligibility requirements

Complete all safety and task trainingRCRA, DOT, HAZWOPER certifications preferred, but not required

Complete all safety, environmental and task training certifications assigned onsite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 willing to share with team.

Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the 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 MS Office, Word, and Excel office applications

Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently…