Chem Lab Safety & Waste Technician

Algernon Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Career Advancement

Job summary

Boston Lab Services in Boston, MA is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to support chemistry laboratories and EHS operations in client R&D facilities. You will handle chemical storage, waste management, regulatory documentation, and daily safety practices, collaborating with scientists, EHS, and facilities teams to maintain compliant, efficient lab operations.

Qualifications include a BS in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Safety & Occupational Health, or related field,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Safety & Occupational Health, or related discipline, and/or one or more years of experience supporting chemistry laboratories, laboratory operations, EHS, hazardous waste management, or chemical handling in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, academic, or research environment.
• HAZWOPER 24- or 40-hour certification and familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and other environmental and laboratory safety regulations are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support chemistry laboratories with the safe handling, movement, storage, and organization of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Receive, inspect, label, and distribute chemical inventory throughout laboratory spaces.
• Collect, segregate, package, and prepare hazardous chemical waste for disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform routine inspections of chemical storage areas, satellite accumulation areas, and laboratory safety equipment.
• Assist with chemical inventory reconciliation, container labeling, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate hazardous waste pickups and maintain accurate environmental compliance records.
• Partner with laboratory scientists, EHS, and facilities teams to maintain safe laboratory operations.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and client-specific safety procedures.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and support safe laboratory practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory organization, safety, and operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Safety & Occupational Health, or related discipline

Job description

Boston Lab Services in Boston, MA is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to support chemistry laboratories and EHS operations in client R&D facilities. You will handle chemical storage, waste management, regulatory documentation, and daily safety practices, collaborating with scientists, EHS, and facilities teams to maintain compliant, efficient lab operations.

Qualifications include a BS in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Safety & Occupational Health, or related field,