BIOMEDICAL SAFETY TECHNICIAN – DURHAM, NC

• Pay: $24/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday-Friday)

• NO weekends, No Call
• Contract Length: 13 weeks | Hours per Week: 40
• Location: Durham, NC

Quality Staffing Specialists is seeking an experienced Biomedical Safety Technician.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Biomedical Safety, Occupational Safety, or Environmental Health
• Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field
• Valid driver’s license & clean driving record
• Must reside within 50 miles of facility
• Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous material management; basic knowledge of chemistry and other related sciences; must understand basic chemical properties such that the individual can successfully segregate various waste substances for shipping or treatment; ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports; functional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., move 400 lb. drums, and wear respiratory protection

• Collect, segregate, and manage hazardous chemical waste throughout hospital facilities, clinics, and research labs
• Handle hazardous pharmaceutical, radiological, and universal waste
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NRC, RCRA regulations
• Utilize computer systems for data access, recordkeeping, and reporting
• Work in environments ranging from office settings to hazardous or high-heat areas