Waste Handling Technician
Cayman Chemical
Summary
The Waste Handling Technician is responsible for the daily collection, consolidation, and disposal of hazardous waste from laboratory and production areas. They also conduct routine safety inspections, maintain safety equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance through accurate documentation.
Job description
Responsibilities and Duties
- Daily collections of liquid hazardous waste solvents from labs/production areas; deliver and dispense raw solvents to labs
- Consolidate waste into 55 gallon drums and coordinate vendor pickup
- Conduct routine inspections of waste storage areas and above ground tanks
- Conduct routine inspections of safety equipment including first aid kits, safety glasses, AED units, fire extinguishers, and safety showers
- Enter and track vendor supplied Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in Cayman database
- Participate on Cayman's Emergency Response Team
- Complete required trainings, including: HAZWOPPER, RCRA/hazardous waste, DOT, and IATA
- Assist with the preparation of regulatory reports
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2 years experience preferred
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with regulations such as OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA/MDEQ, NFPA
- Availability to work on-site in Ann Arbor during normal business hours
- Demonstrate Cayman's Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid time-off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Payment Program
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible work schedules
- Casual dress
- Onsite Gym Facility
Company overview
Cayman Chemical is a leading global provider of biochemicals and research reagents for the life sciences industry. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company specializes in manufacturing high-purity biochemical compounds, including lipids, eicosanoids, cannabinoids, enzyme inhibitors, and analytical standards. Cayman Chemical serves academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and government research laboratories worldwide. The company is particularly renowned for its expertise in lipid biochemistry and its comprehensive catalog of research tools for studying inflammation, cancer, neuroscience, and metabolic diseases. Cayman Chemical maintains rigorous quality control standards and provides detailed analytical data for all its products, making it a trusted partner for researchers requiring reliable biochemical tools. The company also offers custom synthesis services and develops innovative assay kits for various research applications.