Facilities Maintenance Technician

Part Time Role - 16 Hours/ Week

JOB DESCRIPTION

Technician (Waste Tech)

• Department: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) / Manufacturing Support

• Location: Lonza Houston

• Reports To: Site Head

Position Summary

The Waste Technician (Waste Tech) is responsible for the safe, compliant handling, characterization, and shipment of all waste streams generated within a pharmaceutical Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing facility. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, including DOT and RCRA standards, while supporting operational efficiency and environmental compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Perform waste characterization for all facility-generated waste streams, including hazardous, non-hazardous, and medical waste, in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Ensure all waste containers are properly segregated, labeled, and stored based on compatibility and regulatory classifications

• Verify that all waste loads are accurately filled, properly packaged, and compliant prior to shipment

• Coordinate and execute the shipment of hazardous, non-hazardous, and medical waste, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations

• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation, including manifests, land disposal restriction (LDR) forms, and bills of lading, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Ensure all outgoing waste shipments meet Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for packaging, labeling, marking, and placarding

• Maintain compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations and internal waste management procedures

• Conduct routine inspections of waste accumulation areas to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

• Support, as needed, audits and inspections by regulatory agencies and internal quality teams

• Maintain accurate records of waste generation, storage, and disposal activities

• Collaborate with manufacturing and lab personnel to ensure proper waste segregation and handling practices

• Identify opportunities for waste minimization and process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemistry

• DOT Hazardous Materials Training (required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe

• RCRA Training (required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe

• 4+ years of experience in waste management, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, including EPA, DOT, and state-specific requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials safely and follow strict procedures

• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators if necessary

• Comfortable working in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.