Hazardous Materials Technician

Who We Are:

The University of California (USC)is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology, and international business. As the city's largest private employer, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Community - the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work.

The Department:

USC's Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) provides a safe and environmentally healthy workplace for students, employees, and the surrounding community. Tosupport the academic research and administrative activities of the university by anticipating potential risks, evaluating safety procedures, and developing new safety procedures and programs.

Job Summary:

Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for collecting hazardous waste (biological, chemical, and radioactive) and universal waste at the point of generation and transport to the USC storage facilities on both campuses - UPC and HSC, including Catalina Campus. They will also be required to respond to hazardous material spills/releases.

Responsibilities Include:

* Collects, processes and disposes of hazardous wastes from the USC Campus locations. Loading, packaging, and segregating red bag/sharps, chemotherapy/pathology/ pharmaceutical wastes and medicines.

* Responds to emergencies.

* Assists with audits, sampling efforts, safety training and emergency exercises.

* Lab and equipment decommissioning and lab setups. Maintain supply inventory to support hazardous/regulated medical waste programs; as required by DOT packaging requirements.

* Maintains records and files on all program-related activities, as required.

* Project management - ability to monitor project progress and set deadlines and solve issues that arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma

* 2+ years of college focused on chemistry/organic chemistry

* Problem solving, time management, and organizational skills

* Ability to lift, push, and pull 40-70lbs

* Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* 2 years of experience

* 40-hour HAZWOPER or 24-hour FRO

* CDL H Endorsement

Hourly Range:

The hourly range for this position is $31.21 - $34.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC's Commitment to You: We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to:

* Tuition assistance for you and your family

* Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance options

* 403b retirement account with matching 5% contribution by USC

* 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes * Explore more on the USC Employee Gateway

Valid CA driver's license required. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. A copy of DMV record will be required as a final condition of employment. For more information please visit the policy website.