Hazardous Materials & Waste Specialist — Field Services

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory invites applications for a Hazardous Materials & Waste Professional in the Field Services program at the Richland, WA campus. The role provides technical guidance and field support for materials and waste management, ensuring safety, compliance, and lifecycle stewardship.

Candidates will manage hazardous and radioactive waste, inventories, transfers, and disposition, with emphasis on regulatory requirements and collaboration with research teams.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 2+ years of relevant work experience OR MS/MA or higher.
• Experience in hazardous or radioactive waste designation and management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical expert for materials and waste within Field Services.
• Manage hazardous and radioactive waste storage areas in a safe and compliant manner.
• Support inventory management, transfers, and disposition activities.
• Collaborate with Hazardous Materials and Waste professionals and research teams to support lifecycle programs.

Skills

Waste management

Hazardous materials

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS/BA and 2+ years

MS/MA or higher

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory invites applications for a Hazardous Materials & Waste Professional in the Field Services program at the Richland, WA campus. The role provides technical guidance and field support for materials and waste management, ensuring safety, compliance, and lifecycle stewardship.

Candidates will manage hazardous and radioactive waste, inventories, transfers, and disposition, with emphasis on regulatory requirements and collaboration with research teams.