Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Eurofins Environment Testing, Earth City MO

About the role

Eurofins is searching for a Hazardous Waste Coordinator for the laboratory in Earth City, MO. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with overtime as needed. Compensation is $19–$22 per hour based on experience and includes full benefits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection, storage, segregation, packaging, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated throughout the laboratory.
• Serve as the primary owner of day-to-day waste disposal activities for all laboratory departments.
• Ensure waste streams are properly characterized, labeled, and managed in accordance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Coordinate waste pickups with approved Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) and ensure shipments meet regulatory accumulation time limits.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of laboratory-generated waste from point of generation through final disposal.
• Work directly with analysts, supervisors, and laboratory managers to ensure waste is properly accumulated, stored, and prepared for disposal.
• Oversee disposal activities for hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, solvents, acids, caustics, laboratory chemicals, soil samples, laboratory glass, and other regulated waste streams.
• Maintain waste inventories and storage capacities while ensuring uninterrupted disposal services that support laboratory operations.
• Maintain waste disposal records in a complete, accurate, and legally defensible manner.
• Prepare and manage manifests, land disposal restriction forms, certificates of destruction, waste profiles, POTW documentation, shipping records, and other required regulatory documents.
• Maintain waste tracking systems and generate reports necessary for internal management and regulatory compliance.
• Track waste generation volumes and disposal activities for corporate and regulatory reporting purposes.
• Conduct weekly inspections of satellite accumulation areas and hazardous waste storage locations to verify compliance with environmental regulations and company requirements.
• Document inspection findings, distribute reports to laboratory leadership and EH&S personnel, and track corrective actions through completion.
• Ensure waste storage areas remain compliant, organized, and inspection-ready at all times.
• Package expired, obsolete, and surplus chemicals for transportation and disposal in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate chemical lab packs and drum shipments for incineration or other approved disposal methods.
• Manage the disposal of soil samples and other specialty waste streams through return to client, landfill disposal, or TSDF processing as appropriate.
• Evaluate disposal options to ensure compliance while controlling disposal costs.
• Coordinate spill response activities involving hazardous waste storage and handling areas.
• Complete required incident documentation and assist with corrective action implementation.
• Maintain spill kits, emergency response equipment, and waste handling supplies.
• Conduct routine inspections of personal protective equipment and spill control materials and coordinate replacement when necessary.
• Coordinate the site’s Waste Minimization Program and assist with the development and implementation of waste reduction initiatives.
• Track waste generation trends, identify opportunities to reduce disposal costs, and support environmental sustainability objectives.
• Maintain records associated with waste minimization efforts and prepare periodic reports reflecting program effectiveness.
• Maintain hazardous waste storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Ensure chemical storage and waste handling locations remain free of clutter and potential fire hazards.
• Oversee segregation and disposal of non-hazardous laboratory glass and waste materials.
• Maintain orderly storage conditions that promote regulatory compliance and safe access for laboratory personnel.
• Participate in site safety initiatives and serve as a resource for laboratory personnel regarding proper waste handling and disposal practices.
• Support environmental audits, regulatory inspections, and EH&S compliance programs.
• Promote safe work practices and environmental responsibility throughout the laboratory while ensuring all waste management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a chemical environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move 25–50 lbs. regularly.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Ideal candidates will have:

• 2+ years of experience in the environmental industry, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and documentation practices.
• Consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality, service, and safety procedures.
• Sound reasoning, good judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and coordinate multiple priorities.