Hazardous Waste Personnel

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. in Golden, CO seeks an Hazardous Waste Personnel to support laboratory activities, sample login, report compilation, and administrative tasks with limited supervision.

The role may involve mentoring, while ensuring compliance with hazardous waste management and analytical operations. The candidate should have an Associates degree or HS diploma with substantial environmental lab exposure, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Sciences or Business is required, plus 3 years of laboratory/monitoring experience or an HS Diploma with 6 years in an environmental lab.
• HAZWOPER and RCRA training preferred.
• U.S. federal security screening must be passed before employment.

Responsibilities

• Draft SOPs for management review.
• Receipt and data entry of samples for LIMS tracking.
• Sample preparation and analysis following SOPs and EPA methods.
• Provide general laboratory support (glassware prep, etc.).
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Sciences or Business

HS Diploma with 6 years of environmental lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hazardous Waste Personnel works with a team of environmental professionals in Golden, CO. The person in this position possesses sufficient skills and abilities to conduct laboratory activities such as sample login, compiling reports, and other administrative and logistical support tasks with limited supervision. May involve mentoring others and limited oversight of junior laboratory technician's work as well as sufficient versatility to support additional assigned tasks as needed to meet client requirements.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises.A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a U.S. federal security screening prior to beginning employment.

Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Administrative support skills including word processing and editing, spreadsheet and database maintenance, scheduling and calendar management (preferably with web-based tools) are preferred.

Experience working within a team environment is preferred.

Documented or demonstrated working knowledge of analytical laboratory operations, logistics, hazardous waste management and business-related software such as Microsoft Office.

Possession of 40 hour HAZWOPER and RCRA Training preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Follows specific guidance and drafts SOPs for management review.

Samples receipt and data entry for LIMS tracking following detailed instructions.

Samples preparation and analysis as described above following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and EPA reference methods.

Provides general laboratory support (e.g., glassware preparation) following detailed instructions.

Typical assignments require working on your feet while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE, generally a lab coat, safety glasses and gloves) for most of the day.

Performs filing, data entry, word processing or similar clerical tasks may be assigned.

Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in Physical Sciences or Business is required, and a minimum of three (3) years of laboratory, field sampling/monitoring, data review or other relevant experience or HS Diploma with 6 years of experience in an environmental laboratory

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office/clinic/lab setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The work requires light physical exertion. May be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g., books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, lab samples etc.). May perform movement activities for brief periods. May operate light equipment. Must be able to perform repetitive motions for brief periods. May be confined to a work area. The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May be required to lift, push or pull 50 pounds or more using cart or hand truck. Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision both near and far. Ability to speak and hear. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Potential for exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens. May be required to wear safety and personal protective equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.

The estimated pay range for this role is $50K to $64K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Development Opportunities

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