Hazardous Waste Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

The University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Hazardous Waste Specialist within the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. The role supports regulatory compliance and protects the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff; serves on the hazardous waste team to set processes for emergencies.

The position notes that visa sponsorship is not available. The role includes comprehensive benefits, and involves collecting, transporting, segregating, and disposing of hazardous waste across campus

Responsibilities

• Collects, transports, segregates, accumulates and performs initial disposal of hazardous waste (including chemical and biological) for all University locations and units.
• Uses technical knowledge and moderate guidance to determine proper method of accumulation and disposal based on hazard classes and compatibility of chemicals.
• Performs tests and lab analyses to characterize unknown chemical disposal waste streams.
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Job description

Hazardous Waste Specialist (Environmental Health & Safety (EHS))

Job Details

Posting Number: req27008

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Location: Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona is seeking a Hazardous Waste Specialist. This position supports regulatory compliance and protects, promotes, and advocates for the health and safety of U of A students, faculty, and staff and serves as a member of the University's hazardous waste team responsible for setting processes to be followed in the event of an emergency. The prospective employee must have the proper combination of education, certification, training, and work experience to help facilitate a safe and compliant workplace for the University.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects, transports, segregates, accumulates and performs initial disposal of hazardous waste (including chemical and biological) for all University locations and units.
• Uses technical knowledge and moderate guidance to determine proper method of accumulation and disposal based on hazard classes and compatibility of chemicals.
• Performs tests and lab analyses to characterize unknown chemical disposal waste streams.
• Leads