Radioactive Waste & Hazardous Materials Specialist

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Hazardous/Radioactive Materials Specialist at UNC Chapel Hill oversees receipt, storage, processing, and disposal of radioactive waste generated by the university and UNC Hospitals, coordinating with Hazardous Materials Technicians. The role ensures regulatory compliance, maintains training (HAZWOPER, RCRA), and supports emergency response and warehouse operations across non-lab areas.

This position requires a four-year degree and relevant licenses, with duties including transportation of

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in physical, biological science, environmental science/engineering, or related field.
• Must possess CDL with HazMat endorsement and HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste training requirements.

Aufgaben

• Oversee receipt, storage, processing, and disposal of radioactive waste.
• Coordinate transport of hazardous waste to storage facility and decay-in-storage.
• Maintain warehouse operations and inventory for waste management.
• Serve on Emergency Response Team for chemical spills and releases.

Kenntnisse

Hazardous materials handling

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response coordination

Ausbildung

Four year degree or higher in physical/environmental science

Jobbeschreibung

The Hazardous/Radioactive Materials Specialist at UNC Chapel Hill oversees receipt, storage, processing, and disposal of radioactive waste generated by the university and UNC Hospitals, coordinating with Hazardous Materials Technicians. The role ensures regulatory compliance, maintains training (HAZWOPER, RCRA), and supports emergency response and warehouse operations across non-lab areas.

This position requires a four-year degree and relevant licenses, with duties including transportation of