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.