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OpTech LLC

Jr. EH&S Chemical Waste Specialist

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Job Description

THIS IS A W2 CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY
18+ mo
MAX RATE
$34HR based on experience The Compliance Associate is responsible for ensuring safe and compliant handling of laboratory chemicals and waste.
Key duties include:
Daily collection, packaging, and labeling of laboratory chemical wastes for transport and disposal. Managing and inspecting building waste storage areas. Dispensing and delivering laboratory chemicals to designated locations. Documenting inspections and maintaining
R&D EH&S
files. Working independently or within a team to deliver timely, accurate results while meeting all regulatory and Dow requirements. ________________________________________ Core Responsibilities Waste Disposal & Chemical Delivery Collects chemical waste from laboratories and process areas for transport to Central Accumulation Areas (CAA). Properly labels and prepares waste containers for shipment. Determines appropriate disposal methods using available resources. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and Dow regulations for all waste containers. Maintains CAA, including housekeeping, container storage, waste inventory, packaging supplies, and signage. Completes and documents inspections of CAA and other storage areas per Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements. Coordinates with R&D personnel for clean-outs and special waste disposal projects. Dispenses chemicals from drums into smaller containers while wearing full PPE, including a full-face respirator. Delivers dispensed chemicals to laboratories and common storage areas. ________________________________________ Compliance Tasks Performs periodic checks of safety equipment and maintains required documentation. Initiates and tracks issue resolution (e.g., work order submission and completion). Reports task completion status to Dow Supervisor via MTL or other tracking systems. Completes all required inspections in a timely manner. ________________________________________ Other Special Tasks Supports the
R&D EH&S
Delivery team as needed, including: o Procedure development. o Participation in Management of Change (MOC) reviews. o Database management. Some tasks may require the use of a respirator. ________________________________________ Qualifications Must be clean-shaven (for respirator use). Forklift certification preferred but not required. Top 3
Candidate Attributes:
1
  • Self-starter / self-directed
  • must complete routine daily tasks without oversight 2
  • Comfortable with manual labor 3
  • Strong initiative
  • proactive, stays busy in a high activity environment
Required Qualifications:
Ability to wear and be fit tested for a full face respirator Must be cleanshaven to ensure respirator seal Ability to wear required
PPE:
chemical suit, full face respirator, work boots Steel toe boots required
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic chemical knowledge Ability to read SDS (Safety Data Sheets) Role can be entry level, but familiarity with chemicals is a plus
Work Environment:
Busy, hands-on, routine material handling tasks Candidate must be comfortable with repetitive and physical work Limited oversight-independent workers preferred
Pay:
$34.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you open to working the shift schedule listed in the job description? How many years of experience do you have performing Requirements Management Work Process roles and supporting management of change for EH&S programs? How many years of safety experience do you have in a manufacturing environment? Do you have experience reading SDS? Do you have any experience with Chemistry? Are you comfortable wearing required
PPE:
chemical suit, full‑face respirator, work boots? The max rate (based on experience) is $34hr. Is your hourly rate requirement at or below the posted rate? If so, what is your required hourly rate?
Work Location:
In person