Hazardous Material and Radiological Technician Office of Research and Creative Scholarship

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Staff Vacancy Announcement

The

Office of Research and Creative Scholarship

invites applications for a

Hazardous Material and Radiological Technician

to join their team. The Hazardous Material/ Radiological Technician provides assistance to the Environmental Health Department in hazardous waste management, including biological and radioactive waste generated at the University of Montana. This employee will generally be working under the supervision of either an Environmental Health Specialist or Certified Industrial Hygienist, but will need to make independent decisions to a limited extent in a number of disciplines. This position reports to the Director of Research Compliance in capacity of Radiation Safety and Environmental Health. The Technician will need to have sufficient knowledge to work safely and accurately in the fields of environmental health, waste management, and lab safety as they assist the professional level staff for these program areas.

Essential duties assigned to this position include but are not limited to:

Assist in managing the university's hazardous, radiological and biohazard waste, including interpreting state and federal laws and regulations relating to hazardous waste management; provide assistance in the handling, use, storage, and characteristics of hazardous materials, including compliance with procedures for collecting, preparing for transport, and disposal of hazardous materials; and respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials in a timely manner.

Assist with radiation compliance inspections so needs a good understanding of Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations related to laboratory compliance.

Conduct lab safety program including lab safety inspections for compliance, fume hood testing, emergency shower and eyewash inspections, and maintain lab emergency contact lists.

Responsible for hazardous, biological and radioactive waste pickups across main campus and at other campus locations.

Waste management duties include chemical identification and hazard class segregation, bulking of flammable/chlorinated solvents into 55 gallon drums for disposal and properly managing aqueous waste which may include neutralization or dilution.

Assist with managing radioactive dry, aqueous and solvent waste.

Maintain waste logbooks, lab pack inventory sheets, bulk radioactive chemical log sheets, and other recordkeeping as needed.

Perform quarterly laboratory radiation inspections, and monthly wipe tests at Chemistry Stores building.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Sufficient knowledge to work safely and accurately in the fields of environmental health, waste management, and lab safety as they assist the professional level staff for these program areas.

Good understanding of Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations related to laboratory compliance.

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations (OSHA, NRC, EPA, DEQ)

A working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word and Outlook

Physical Requirements and Demands

(Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.)

Physical ability to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and work in potential adverse environmental conditions. .

Ability to lift and carry 60 pound containers with one hand.

Ability to lift 60 pound containers to a height of 4 feet to pour into bulk drums

Ability to move 55 gallon drums weighing as much as 600 pounds with a drum cart.

Ability to pass a respirator physical and be fitted with an air-purifying respirator.

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment

Minimum Required Experience

Degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 10 hours in chemistry or College education including major or minor in chemistry, physical sciences, and two years of work-related experience in the lab safety/chemical handling.

Completion of an EPA /OSHA approved 40-hour hazardous waste operations/emergency response training course and/or DOT Hazmat Employee Training Course (Must be completed within 6 months of date hired.)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in environmental health, industrial hygiene, chemistry or in life and physical sciences.

Degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 30 hours in chemistry.

Four (4) or more years of work experience in hazardous waste handling operations.

Experience in hazardous waste handling operations in an institution of higher education.

About the Office of Research and Creative Scholarship

and UM

The Office of Research and Creative Scholarship supports research-driven student success and the innovative, creative and entrepreneurial endeavors of UM faculty, students and regional business partners from the initial stages of finding funding opportunities and making contact with appropriate University offices and people through award close-out and creation of new companies.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

Video: Mission First, People Always

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Position Details

Position Title:

Occupational Safety Health Technician

Position Number:

069680

Department:

Office of Research Administration

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year

Salary:

$21.118/hr

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu