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Hazardous Material and Radiological Technician, Office of Research and Creative Scholarship

Employer
University of Montana
Location
Montana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 20, 2022

Job Details



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 ability to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and work in potential adverse environmental conditions. .
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs containers with one hand, which requires mobility and physical demands
  • Ability to lift containers up to 60 lbs to a height of 4 feet to pour into bulk drums, which requires mobility and physical demands
  • Ability to move 55 gallon drums weighing as much as 600 pounds with a drum cart, which requires mobility and physical demands
  • Ability to pass a respirator physical and be fitted with an air-purifying respirator
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
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.



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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/hrCurrent 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).

How to Apply

The priority application date has passed however, this position is still accepting applications.

The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below

*Please note, only five (5) attachments allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

A complete application Includes:

  1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
  2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
  3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
  4. Transcripts – Official transcripts due upon hire.

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Company

University of Montana.

At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.

As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.

The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.

Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.

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