Regulated Waste Disposal Technician - Entry Level

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full-time benefits including

medical coverage, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Waste Disposal Technician responsible for packaging expired chemicals, managing chemical inventory, and ensuring safe, compliant waste handling. The role involves coordination with lab teams and adherence to RCRA and DOT/IATA requirements.

You will complete required training within 90 days, with potential pay increases after successful certification, and work full-time 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Mon-Fri with some weekend overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new techniques, multitask, keep accurate records, follow instructions, comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Package expired chemicals for shipment or disposal.
• Empties satellite containers into bulk containers and takes back to laboratory for reuse.
• Maintains chemical storage area to keep it clutter-free and free of fire hazards.
• Ships hazardous waste from the laboratory prior to the RCRA time limit for the facility.
• Tracks volume of waste generated for reporting to corporate and EPA.
• Prepares and tracks implementation of Waste Minimization Plan.
• Orders and maintains chemical inventory for the laboratory.
• Manages consignment room to keep all laboratory areas supplied.
• Provides assistance to other departments/areas as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Scientific knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Waste Disposal Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Packages expired chemicals for shipment or disposal.
• Empties satellite containers into bulk containers and takes back to laboratory for reuse.
• Maintains chemical storage area to keep it clutter-free and free of fire hazards.
• Ships hazardous waste from the laboratory prior to the RCRA time limit for the facility.
• Tracks volume of waste generated for reporting to corporate and EPA.
• Prepares and tracks implementation of Waste Minimization Plan.
• Orders and maintains chemical inventory for the laboratory.
• Manages consignment room to keep all laboratory areas supplied.
• Provides assistance to other departments/areas as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Employee would start as a technician and be expected to complete RCRA and DOT/IATA training and certification, paid for by Eurofins, within the first 90 days.

Upon completion of training and certification, contingent on good performance, the employee will be eligible for a pay increase.

Position is full-time, working 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday, some weekend required overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Lancaster, PAare encouraged to apply.

What we Offer

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.