Waste Handling Technician

Cayman Chemical; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off - 4 weeks

10+ paid holidays per year

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

FSA

Employee events

Job summary

Cayman Chemical Company, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is seeking a Waste Handling Technician to manage laboratory waste streams, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safety programs. Responsibilities include solvent collection, drum consolidation, SDS tracking, and emergency response participation.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years of experience preferred, and familiarity with OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA/MDEQ, NFPA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Daily handling of liquid hazardous waste solvents and delivery to labs.
• Consolidate waste into 55 gallon drums and coordinate vendor pickup.
• Inspect waste storage areas and safety equipment regularly.
• Enter and track Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in Cayman database.
• Participate on Cayman’s Emergency Response Team and complete trainings (HAZWOPPER, RCRA, DOT, IATA).
• Assist with regulatory reports preparation.

Skills

OSHA/MIOSHA compliance

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.

Our mission is to make research possible. That starts by employing a talented and highly qualified group of experts that develop the tools to support research scientists.

Currently, we are looking to add aWaste Handling Technician to the team:

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Daily collections of liquid hazardous waste solvents from labs/production areas; deliver and dispense raw solvents to labs
• Consolidate waste into 55 gallon drums and coordinate vendor pickup
• Conduct routine inspections of waste storage areas and above ground tanks
• Conduct routine inspections of safety equipment including first aid kits, safety glasses, AED units, fire extinguishers, and safety showers
• Enter and track vendor supplied Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in Cayman database
• Participate on Cayman’s Emergency Response Team
• Complete required trainings, including: HAZWOPPER, RCRA/hazardous waste, DOT, and IATA
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory reports

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 2 years preferred
• Computer Skills: Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with regulations such as OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA/MDEQ, NFPA
• Availability to work on-site in Ann Arbor during normal business hours
• Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence

What we Provide:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time-off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
• Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
• Fun employee events all year long
• Employee assistance program

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