Hazardous Materials Technician

Responsibilities

• Safely collects and transports both hazardous and non-hazardous waste and Regulated Medical Waste (RMW).
• Provides guidance to laboratory personnel on proper practices and conducts compliance inspections.
• Performs hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities, including logging, segregation, labeling, sorting, storage, and data entry in waste management systems, in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work areas; prepares reusable containers for continued use, ensures proper disposal of non-reusable containers, and assists with spill response and containment incidents in accordance with established safety and emergency response procedures.
• Operates and maintains environmental monitoring equipment, conducts field measurements and data analysis, and accurately records and maintains results in designated databases.
• Operates and safely drives hazardous materials transport vehicles, including box trucks, vans, and passenger vehicles, in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Works a schedule that may include on-call responsibilities to cover holidays, weekends, and after-hours support.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least one year of relevant experience.
• Licenses: Must have a valid driver’s license with zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with hazardous materials.
• Relevant work experience in a laboratory, the health sciences, industry or other technical field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Work experience at an institution of higher education.

Physical Demands

• Able to repeatedly lift 50 pounds and tolerate a high heat environment for short periods of time.
• Frequent standing, bending, crouching, reaching, and occasional ladder climbing during fieldwork.
• Consistently adhere to safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators.
• Handle and work in environments involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, and radioactive substances.

Hiring Range

$19.11 - $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Position Type & Work Location

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• Employees will be required to comply with the Health System’s immunization policy – OCH-002: Occupational Health Screening and Maintenance.
• A physical examination as required to wear a respirator and work with hazardous materials.
• The position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.