Rowan University · 21 hours ago
Hazardous Waste Technician (Professional Services Specialist 3 – Administrative Services
Glassboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expRowan University is a growing enterprise focused on creating a safe and supportive environment across its campuses. The Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for ensuring proper collection, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous waste while maintaining compliance with various regulations and assisting with safety inspections and training programs.
EducationKnowledge ManagementUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensures University employees and work areas comply with applicable regulations or related standards (e.g., EPA, NJDEP, NJDOH, PEOSH, DOT, etc.)
Ensures that hazardous materials response equipment is available, in good working order, and protocols are followed in campus laboratories, research, graduate or undergraduate teaching laboratories, and work areas
Ensures that hazardous and regulated medical waste generated at the Glassboro and Joint Health Sciences Center campuses are disposed of following Federal and State Regulations and may periodically assist at other campuses as needed
Maintains accurate records of all hazardous waste manifests, regulated medical waste tracking forms, waste profiles, and other regulatory documentation
Manages laboratory waste removal requests and maintains an active inventory of laboratory waste generated at the Glassboro and Joint Health Sciences Center campuses and may periodically assist at other campuses as needed
Works with waste vendors to schedule and coordinate timely disposal of hazardous and regulated medical waste. Audits vendor services to verify Federal and State regulatory compliance as well as to ensure cost-effective disposal methods and accurate invoicing
Performs required weekly safety inspections of all Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas
Supports the maintenance of RU EHS training programs for campus laboratories, research, graduate or undergraduate teaching laboratories, and work areas regarding OSHA/PEOSH or other applicable regulatory or university compliance
Applies for and maintains Regulated Medical and Hazardous Waste permits as required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Helps with coordination and documentation of inspections involving fume hoods, bio-safety hoods, emergency showers and eyewashes, and any other EHS-related equipment (maintains associated documentation)
Works with the EHS team to acquire annual chemical inventories for all University facilities, laboratories or research areas and teaching laboratories to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Maintain adequate waste supply inventory and maintain spill kits
Provides EHS consultation with campus departments and personnel, and answers questions as needed
Works with the EHS team to develop Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents to obtain vendor contracts for services
In case of emergency, works with public emergency services and contractors to provide subject matter expertise on the situation and maintain continuity at the scene
This position requires flexibility as it may require alternate hours in the event of an emergency
Other EHS duties as assigned or as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related science, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, safety, industrial hygiene, or closely related field
Two (2) or more years of required work experience in one/more of the following (Higher Education experience is preferred): Laboratory Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) field, Regulatory Inspections, Hazardous Waste Management, Regulated Medical Waste Management
Has demonstrated knowledge of EPA, NJDEP, NJDOH, and OSHA/PEOSH regulations as they relate to hazardous waste and workplace safety
Experience with or knowledge of hazardous waste and applicable regulations
Ability to work in a self-directed manner, involving multiple stakeholders, and provide oversight in the EHS arena
Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of customers, undergraduate students to faculty to University level committees, etc
Demonstrated program development or oversight experience and being able to anticipate concerns before they become obstacles
Excellent communication and writing skills
Must possess demonstrated skill with Microsoft Suite products, at a minimum, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Preferred
40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) preferred
Current annual hazardous waste generator training and tri-annual DOT waste shipping training
Benefits
Comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro
Company
Rowan University
Rowan University combines liberal education with professional preparation from the baccalaureate through the doctorate.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.88MKey Investors
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2023-01-10Grant· $0.13M
2015-07-17Grant· $1.75M
Leadership Team
Sunovia S. Scudder
Co-founder, Youth Empowerment Program
Mark Sedlock
Vice President and CTO
Recent News
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