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Hazardous Materials Technician
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USC
Los Angeles, CA (In Person)
$67,818 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Hazardous Materials Technician USC
- 4.1 Los Angeles, CA Job Details $31.21
- $34.
Full Job Description Who We Are:
The University of California (USC) is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles- a global center for arts, technology, and international business. As the city's largest private employer, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Community
- the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
The Department:
USC's Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides a safe and environmentally healthy workplace for students, employees, and the surrounding community. To support the academic research and administrative activities of the university by anticipating potential risks, evaluating safety procedures, and developing new safety procedures and programs.Job Summary:
Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for collecting hazardous waste (biological, chemical, and radioactive) and universal waste at the point of generation and transport to the USC storage facilities on both campuses- UPC and HSC, including Catalina Campus.
Responsibilities Include:
Collects, processes and disposes of hazardous wastes from the USC Campus locations. Loading, packaging, and segregating red bag/sharps, chemotherapy/pathology/ pharmaceutical wastes and medicines. Responds to emergencies. Assists with audits, sampling efforts, safety training and emergency exercises. Lab and equipment decommissioning and lab setups. Maintain supply inventory to support hazardous/regulated medical waste programs; as required by DOT packaging requirements. Maintains records and files on all program-related activities, as required. Project management- ability to monitor project progress and set deadlines and solve issues that arise.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma 2+ years of college focused on chemistry/organic chemistry Problem solving, time management, and organizational skills Ability to lift, push, and pull 40-70lbs Experience withMicrosoft Office Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree 2 years of experience 40-hour HAZWOPER or 24-hourFRO CDL H
Endorsement Hourly Range:
The hourly range for this position is $31.21- $34.
You:
We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to: Tuition assistance for you and your family Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options 403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC- 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes
- Explore more on the USC Employee Gateway Valid CA driver's license required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- 2+ years of college focused on chemistry/organic chemistry
- Problem solving, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 40-70lbs
- Experience with
Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of experience
- 40-hour HAZWOPER or 24-hour FRO
- CDL H Endorsement