Laboratory Hazardous Material & Waste Compliance Specialist

LAUKOA; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

LAUKOA seeks a Laboratory Hazardous Material and Waste Specialist to serve as the HM/HW coordinator for AFCEC operations at Tyndall AFB. The role manages chemical inventory, labeling, storage, inspections, and disposal coordination in a lab setting, ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will obtain required training, conduct in-house inspections, and maintain CHP alignment. The position requires DoD-related experience with EF/EHS programs and EESOH-MIS proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and technical training equivalent to an Associate's degree; Associate's preferred
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a chemical related field handling laboratory hazardous material and waste
• Able to perform routine calculations; proficient in computer use in performance of duties
• Required HM/HW training (HM manager, HW monitor, IAP manager); EESOH-MIS and chemical inventory database proficiency
• NACI; DoD CAC; valid state driver's license; U.S. person only

Responsibilities

• Comply with and apply all federal, state, local, DoD, and AF ESOH requirements for HM/HW in a lab; serve as the laboratory HM/HW coordinator/focal point.
• Obtain all required training to execute HM manager, HW monitor, and IAP manager duties; conduct in-house inspections and prepare for inspections
• Ensure laboratory operations comply with the AFCEC Chemical Hygiene Plan; review, modify, and recommend annual CHP updates
• Recommend ESOH compliance measures and hazard corrections
• Provide technical guidance to avoid or correct EPA, Florida DEP, and OSHA findings; convey new and existing regulations to laboratory personnel
• Ensure compliance with HAZCOM requirements and maintain HM inventories available to laboratory, AFCEC, and Tyndall AFB ESOH personnel
• Control and account for chemical bench stock through the government-provided chemical inventory system; help laboratory personnel identify available stock
• Prepare and submit AFCEC/CXA purchase requests and HM authorization requests; maintain HM authorization and receipt records
• Ensure hazard and bar/QR code labeling of all primary chemical containers; serve as database manager for the Chemical Database and EESOH-MIS
• Identify, characterize, containerize, and properly store all HM and HW including purge materials and unidentified chemicals
• Manage laboratory IAPs and assist other IAP managers; interface with the Tyndall AFB Environmental Flight, HW contractors, ESOH personnel
• Develop and administer a laboratory ESOH training program with a training matrix; produce training materials
• Perform and document weekly inspections of HM storage areas and monthly inspections of HW IAPs

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Regulatory compliance

Training coordination

Inspection coordination

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

EESOH-MIS

Chemical inventory database

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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Laboratory Hazardous Material & Waste Compliance Specialist

LAUKOA is seeking a Laboratory Hazardous Material and Waste Specialist to serve as the laboratory HM/HW coordinator and focal point for AFCEC operations at Tyndall Air Force Base. The position manages chemical inventory, authorization, labeling, storage, inspections, accumulation points, databases, training, regulatory compliance, and coordination for hazardous-material and hazardous-waste disposal.

• Job Description / Summary of Duties:
  • Comply with and apply all federal, state, local, DoD, and AF ESOH requirements for hazardous materials (HM) and hazardous waste (HW) in a laboratory setting; serve as the appointed laboratory HM/HW coordinator/focal point.
  • Obtain all required training to execute HM manager, HW monitor, and IAP manager duties; conduct in-house inspections and prepare for inspections
  • Ensure laboratory operations comply with the AFCEC Chemical Hygiene Plan; review, modify, and recommend annual CHP updates;
  • Recommend ESOH compliance measures and hazard corrections.
  • Provide technical guidance to avoid or correct EPA, Florida DEP, and OSHA findings; convey new and existing regulations to laboratory personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with HAZCOM requirements and maintain HM inventories available to laboratory, AFCEC, and Tyndall AFB ESOH personnel
  • Control and account for chemical bench stock through the government-provided chemical inventory system; help laboratory personnel identify available stock, new sources, and less hazardous substitutes; conduct the annual physical HM inventory
  • Prepare and submit AFCEC/CXA purchase requests and HM authorization requests in transmit approvals to requestors; maintain HM authorization and receipt records
  • Ensure hazard and bar/QR code labeling of all primary chemical containers; serve as database manager for the Chemical Database and EESOH-MIS, inputting data with each purchase, attaching SDSs, and preparing queries and reports for the government
  • Identify, characterize, containerize, and properly store all HM and HW including purge materials, unidentified chemicals, and extremely hazardous materials; store HW only at/near the point of generation and at approved IAPs
  • Manage laboratory IAPs and assist other IAP managers; interface with the Tyndall AFB Environmental Flight, HW contractors, and organizational ESOH personnel for waste removal and disposal; ensure recyclable waste disposal per the TAFB Recycling Program
  • Develop and administer a laboratory-specific ESOH training program with a training matrix; produce training materials on ESOH requirements, CHP, HM, HW, compressed gases, recycling, and pollution prevention
  • Perform and document weekly inspections of laboratory HM storage areas and monthly inspections of HW IAPs
• Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma and technical training equivalent to an Associate's degree (Associate's preferred)
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a chemical related field handling laboratory hazardous material and waste
  • Able to perform routine calculations; proficient in computer use in performance of duties
  • Required HM/HW training (HM manager, HW monitor, IAP manager); EESOH-MIS and chemical inventory database proficiency
  • NACI; DoD CAC; valid state driver's license; U.S. person only

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.