LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Job Description

Job Profile

The Hazardous Waste Technician is responsible for safely handling, processing, packaging, and tracking hazardous waste for shipment, treatment, and disposal across LGC facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the Hazardous Waste Program

Test, collect, characterize, classify, and sort chemical hazardous waste and other hazardous materials from the laboratory process
Track inventories of hazardous chemical waste and other hazardous materials on-site
Bulk or lab pack hazardous materials to prepare for removal from site
Coordinate the removal of hazardous waste from site including obtaining quotations from third party vendors, generating purchase requisitions, coordinating the physical removal, and updating on-site inventory
Maintain required stock of supplies required for hazardous chemical waste collection and disposal
Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the hazardous waste rooms following 5S practices
Monitor site-wide adherence to SOPs regarding hazardous waste management and take action on gaps by providing training and/or escalation
Ensure current provincial and federal regulations, laws, and amendments governing hazardous wastes and materials are followed, including O. Reg. 347
Ensure to comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating hazardous waste disposal methods
Operate machines or equipment to move, package, store, or transport hazardous waste materials
Perform cleaning and maintenance of flammable storage cabinets, including the preparation and application of appropriate cleaning solutions for cabinet ventilation components, to ensure safe storage conditions and compliance with fire safety protocols
Be responsible for registering new waste with Ministry of Environment
Ensure hazardous waste materials are removed from site following regulatory requirements and internal timelines
Maintain required documentation and certificates related to the disposal and destruction of hazardous waste, including management of the site RPRA account
Generate reports related to the disposal of hazardous waste including quantities, waste classifications and costs

Support Environmental Health and Safety Programs

Maintain stock and regular inspection of specialty chemical spill kits for use in the laboratory or hazardous waste rooms
Calibrate and maintain calibration records of handheld gas monitoring devices for use in the laboratory
Inspect and maintain stock of first aid kits and the first aid room
Attend training and professional development activities, including necessary certification

Work Safely

Understand and anticipate possible safety issues by taking all necessary precautions prior to initiation of experiments
Abide by health and safety guidelines prescribed by governing bodies and the TRC Environmental Health and Safety Committee
General housekeeping of laboratory and workstation

Qualifications

A University degree in Chemistry, environmental science/engineering, waste management, or toxicology required
One to two years' experience working as a hazardous waste technician
Must have a good understanding of the safety procedures, federal and provincial laws regulating hazardous waste disposal

Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, and time management skills
Excellent analytical skills
High attention to detail
Self-starter: task oriented with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work on a team and achieve results in a team environment

Excellent customer service skills

Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies:

Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect

Additional Information

Work Conditions

Work Setting: Manufacturing setting – laboratory and warehouse exposure

Distinctive Safety Conditions: The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 75 pounds

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel-toe shoes, eye protection, laboratory coat, at times a respirator

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: CAD $55,000/ Yearly

Maximum: CAD $65,000/ Yearly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

PASSION
CURIOSITY
INTEGRITY
BRILLIANCE
RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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