Safety/ Biomed Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field (highly preferred)

Experience:

• Must be able to operate company-owned vehicle (valid driver’s license required)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• 1–3+ years of experience — targeting candidates newly certified and looking to start their career
• Background in environmental science, EHS, or safety
• Self-starter, ambitious, and follows safety principles
• DOT RCRA certified
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local hazardous material regulations
• Basic understanding of chemistry and chemical properties for proper waste segregation
• Comfortable using systems to track data, maintain records, and generate reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, segregate, and manage hazardous chemical waste generated throughout the university, hospital, clinics, and research labs
• Support management of hazardous pharmaceutical, radiological, and universal waste
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC, and RCRA regulations
• Communicate with leadership on policies and procedures to maintain compliance
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and handle 400 lb. drums
• Wear respiratory protection and PPE as required
• Work in a range of environments, including potentially hazardous (IDLH) conditions and physically uncomfortable settings (e.g., high heat)