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Hazardous Waste Technician

Job Description Summary

This position will be responsible for assisting with day to day EHS responsibilities related to regulated waste management, permit compliance and client support for both lab and manufacturing environments. This role will also have the ability to learn and develop EHS skills related to the Biopharma industry

Job Description

• Pay: $43hr.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (6:00am-2:00pm or 7:00am-3:00pm).
• Provide waste management support for Hazardous and Medical Waste in a lab and GMP Environment.
• Perform regular Safety and Environmental inspections to support EPA, OSHA and BAAQMD requirements.
• Perform chemical inventories, as needed.
• Perform other tasks, as directed by site services manager and project leaders, and agreed to by C&W Services mgmt.

Competencies

• Safety and Risk Management â“ Role models safety culture. Assists in implementing a safety program at the site level.  Performs regular behavioral safety inspections and observations.  Provides safety resources, assists in implementing programs and policies, and resolves safety issues. 
• Problem Solving â“ Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals. Develops and assists in implementing cost saving measures; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Leads and participates in group problem solving situations.
• Communication â“ Strong focus on customer service.  Expert at listening. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Writes clearly and informatively; Presents information objectively.
• Teamwork â“ Builds and rewards teamwork. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Planning/Organizing â“ Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Quality â“ Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with DOT/IATA shipping regulations.
• Strong understanding of Californiaâ™s Hazardous and Medical waste regulations.
• Working with external regulatory agencies (BAAQMD, DTSC, CUPA etc.) on permit compliance.
• Have basic knowledge of general safety programs (LOTO/Confined Space/Hotwork).
• Current Title 22, and DOT/IATA training a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Current Hazwoper Certification.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) preferred; or seven to ten years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $43.00 - $43.00 C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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