Biohazard Waste Handler Specialist

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Description

• Handles biohazardous waste management for research facilities including waste pick-up, documentation, and Interaction with external waste management company.
• Orders and stocks personal protective equipment, conducts operational checks of eye wash stations, and stocks lab coats for facility.
• Performs related responsibilities as required. 

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• The ability to read, write, and lift up to 75 lbs
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia’s driver’s license
• Willingness to learn basic computer skills and biohazardous waste handling procedures

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Able to follow strict safety and regulatory guidelines
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn
• Experience with or willingness to learn biohazardous waste handling procedures
• Proactive and team-oriented mindset
• Effective time management skills

• Work schedule: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday; no regular weekends, with occasional coverage during Winter Break, if needed
• Operate a golf cart to assist with removal of biohazardous waste and transport of supplies
• Use a portable radio to communicate with teammates and other departments
• Operate laundry facilities to clean reusable safety equipment
• Work in an indoor/outdoor environment, including exposure to inclement weather conditions
• Potential exposure to biohazardous waste (blood and tissue) and sharps
• Work environment includes hazards or physical risks, requiring adherence to basic safety precautions
• Physical requirements include bending, kneeling, pushing, moving heavy boxes, squatting, and occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs

Additional Details

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