Hazardous Waste Technician - Hospital Operations (Insite Chemist)

Required Qualifications:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and/or relevant hands-on hazardous waste management experience.
• Previous experience in hazardous waste handling, environmental services, industrial waste management, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste identification, segregation, labeling, and handling procedures.
• Ability to work independently, manage daily responsibilities, and follow established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a large medical facility during the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
• Must be able to meet applicable respirator medical clearance and fit-testing requirements, including facial-hair restrictions where a tight-fitting respirator seal is necessary.
• An educational background in environmental science or a related field is a plus, but a chemistry degree is not required.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Collect and transport hazardous waste containers from various hospital departments and floors to designated consolidation areas.
• Service waste accumulation areas throughout the medical center, following established collection schedules.
• Properly label, package, segregate, and prepare hazardous waste for shipment and disposal.
• Maintain accurate waste inventories, documentation, and records in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with weekly hazardous waste shipments and ensure materials are properly prepared for transport.
• Inspect waste accumulation areas and identify potential safety or compliance concerns.
• Follow all applicable EPA, RCRA, OSHA, and company environmental health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with hospital personnel and communicate operational concerns to management.
• Work independently while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned