Lab Waste Disposal Technician – Safe, Precise & Essential

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Disposal Technician responsible for the proper disposal of spent chemicals, process waste, and unused laboratory samples, following corporate, federal, state and local guidelines. This is a physical role requiring movement, lifting, and exposure to odors.

You will load/unload pallets, assist with sample transfers, maintain cleanliness in the waste disposal area, and adhere to QA protocols.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: high school diploma or GED; AA degree preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs; physical role requiring movement.
• Clear English reading and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Proper disposal of samples.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the waste disposal room and loading dock area including waste removal throughout the day.
• Properly utilize personal protective equipment at all times while disposing of samples.
• Load and unload pallets/ boxes/ materials.
• Assist with sample transfer between departments within the laboratory.
• Assist Sample Custodian with sample location as well as returning samples to cooler in proper storage locations (temperature = 4˚C) for 3-4 hours per day.
• Organize samples located in waste disposal room.
• Help clean and organize coolers.
• Remove samples from coolers to table, & sort them accordingly
• Learn & become knowledgeable of bottle types, sample test codes and preservatives
• Must adhere to analytical and quality control protocols described in SOP’s, the QA Manual, and project specific requirements.
• Will assist with other assigned projects as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree in life/physical science

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Disposal Technician responsible for the proper disposal of spent chemicals, process waste, and unused laboratory samples, following corporate, federal, state and local guidelines. This is a physical role requiring movement, lifting, and exposure to odors.

You will load/unload pallets, assist with sample transfers, maintain cleanliness in the waste disposal area, and adhere to QA protocols.