Hazardous Materials Safety Technician

University of Nevada, Las Vegas8 months ago
Las Vegas, NV, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Description

The primary function of this position is to provide required support to the Chemical Hygiene officer and Environmental Compliance and Lab Safety Manager in handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste generated by UNLV. In addition to responsibilities in hazardous waste management, this position provides technical support in the preparation and completion of inspection reports and analyses and corrective actions for problems encountered. The position also provides other support, including spill response, hazardous material shipping, simple chemical safety training, backup safety committee attendance, and support in the resolution of other hazardous material, chemical and waste issues on campus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Technical report preparation
Spill response
Hazardous waste management
Chemical safety training
Inspection and compliance analysis
Environmental safety regulations