Sample Waste Disposal Technician (Entry-level) - Eurofins Environment Testing North Central - University Park, IL

Company 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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for a Waste Disposal Technician in University Park, IL.

The Waste Disposal Technician is responsible for the proper disposal of spent chemicals, process waste, and unused laboratory samples used in the laboratory according to corporate, federal, state and local guidelines. Responsible for safely transporting process waste and unused samples within the laboratory environment. Properly packages hazardous waste for transport per DOT, RCRA, and TSCA guidelines.

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

·         Responsible for identification of waste streams and maintaining satellite accumulation points for laboratory waste products.

·         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.

·         Provides assistance to other departments/areas as needed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

·         Ability to work in a chemical environment

·         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

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Experience in environmental industry preferred but not necessary

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday day shift schedule with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of University Park, IL are encouraged to apply. 

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Company 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 th