Regulated Waste Disposal Technician

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 works 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The responsibilities for the Waste Disposal Technician with Regulated Waste Management Bio/Pharmaceutical 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.
• The work schedule is Monday - Friday 8a-4p, Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.
• 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 receive a commensurate pay increase.

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 for any employer, indefinitely, without restriction or sponsorship
• Ability to work in Lancaster, PA Monday - Friday 8a-4p
• Ability to complete RCRA and DOT/IATA training and certification, paid for by Eurofins, within the first 90 days. 

Additional Information

• 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.