Hazardous Waste Technician, Environment, Health and Safety

Position Information

Position
Title: Hazardous Waste Technician, Environment, Health and Safety
Department: Environment, Health and Safety
Posting
Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61274
Job Type:
Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Hazardous Materials
Technician performs a wide variety of duties for Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S).

Responsibilities
include:

• Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Collection Management and Disposal.
• Operation and maintenance of the
  various campus 900day hazardous waste storage facilities in conjunction with a second hazardous waste technician.
• Transportation of
  hazardous chemical waste according to US Department of Transportation regulations from various points generation to the appropriate 90 day
  storage facility.
• Collect radioactive waste from campus for storage and disposal.
• Perform chemical bulk handling
  operations.

The Hazardous Waste Technician has frequent oral and written communication with professional staff (Ph.D., MD,
Senior Researchers, Lab Technicians), clerical staff (secretaries and clerks), physical plant staff (cleaners, shop personnel, etc.),
graduate and undergraduate students, most university departments and outside vendors. Thus, the Technician must communicate well with
individuals and be able to independently recognize potentially unsafe conditions and act accordingly to correct the situation. The Hazardous
Materials Technician reports directly to the Hazardous Materials Supervisor.

Learn more:

• Our
  benefits, where we
  prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associates degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific area of
  study with a Chemistry concentration and two years experience in hazardous waste management. A combination of education and experience may
  be considered in lieu of the requirement.
• Excellent customer service skills and good interpersonal communication
  skills.
• Detailed knowledge and use of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• A valid New York State drivers
  license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in science major with Chemistry concentration.
• Creative
  problem solving skills.

Physical Demands

• The ability to routinely and regularly transport heavy items up to fifty
  (50) pounds without assistance and up to 400 pounds with mechanical assistance is also necessary to perform the job
  requirements.
• The incumbent must be medically cleared and physically capable of wearing respiratory protection and other personal
  protective equipment.

Salary Range
$51,300 – $55,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background
check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact’s Name: David Vasbinder
Contact’s
Pronouns:
Contact’s Title: Associate Director, EH&S
Contact’s Email: dvasbind@buffalo.edu
Contact’s Phone: 716-829-3301

Posting
Dates

Posted: 02/24/2026
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled:
05/07/2026

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