Hazardous Materials Technician II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Performs chemical and radioactive waste collection and preparation for disposal in support of Fred Hutch operations. Manages the Research lab coat program. Assists the Industrial Hygiene and Fire and Life Safety programs as required.

• Collect chemical and radioactive waste on a daily basis.
• Consolidate chemical waste solvents and perform lab pack preparation of chemical wastes according to disposal facility requirements.
• Assist with chemical waste shipments.
• Assist with development implementation and presentation of hazardous waste and EH&S policies and training programs.
• Monitor and rotate radioactive waste for decay.
• Assist lab personnel with the shipment of dangerous goods.
• Respond to hazardous material spills and water intrusion events as required.
• Manage the Research lab coat program.
• Assist with fire drills and other Fire & Life safety programs as requested.
• Conduct laboratory safety audits and hazardous waste compliance inspections.
• Advise lab staff on the safe storage of hazardous materials.
• Manage the Universal Waste program.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in a technical field directly related to the position and a minimum of 2 years progressive experience or a high school diploma with a minimum of 5 years progressive experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry biology or closely related scientific field and a minimum of 2 years progressive experience.
• Current RCRA DOT and 24hr HAZWOPER certifications.
• Current IATA Dangerous Goods shipping certification.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds / 5 gallon carboys and move 55 gallon drums using a drum dolly.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirators.
  

The hourly pay range for this position is from $31.83 to $47.73 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).