Lab Waste Disposal Technician – Safety & Cleanup Pro

Eurofins; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is hiring a Disposal Technician in Atlanta, GA. This full-time, on-site role covers the safe disposal of spent chemicals, process waste, and unused lab samples, plus transporting waste within the laboratory and maintaining a clean waste area.

Responsibilities include pallet handling, sample transfers, and adherence to QA protocols. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs; English

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• AA degree in a life or physical science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, etc) preferred.
• Current, valid driver's license.

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

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Detail oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree in life or physical science preferred

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is hiring a Disposal Technician in Atlanta, GA. This full-time, on-site role covers the safe disposal of spent chemicals, process waste, and unused lab samples, plus transporting waste within the laboratory and maintaining a clean waste area.

Responsibilities include pallet handling, sample transfers, and adherence to QA protocols. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs; English