Laboratory Technician - Apex Systems : Job Details

Seeking a Lab Tech to join a company located at State College, PA.

Job Duties:

The Lab Tech will be responsible for sorting, and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste. This individual will ensure compatibility and safety processes at all times for each job and lab pack services provided to customers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job.
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.
• Develop good client relations by effectively communicating with Customers.
• Direct Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Introductory knowledge of high hazard materials management /assessment and cylinder handling.
• Approve lab pack inventories for incineration and third party disposal.
• Work with Account Reps to prepare disposal quotes.
• Work with customers to resolve loose and lab pack discrepancies.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required.

Requirements:

• College Degree in a science specialty. Chemistry, Biology, or related preferred.
• Some knowledge of DOT and EPA rules is a plus
• Requires strong organizational and communication skills.
• Requires advanced computer skills for the following: Word, Excel and Access.
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills.

Only local candidates will be considered.