EHS TCHN PRN

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the HMM Technical Operations Supervisor, Principal Technicians serve as lead technicians for HMM and are responsible for performing all technician duties, assigning work schedules, and providing guidance to less experienced technicians.   A thorough understanding of the regulations governing hazardous waste transportation and disposal is required.

Department Description:

The Office of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for promoting environmental stewardship and a safe workplace at UCSF while helping to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to occupational safety and the environment.  Hazardous Materials Management (HMM) within EH&S provides the following services to UCSF:

• Hazardous chemical waste collection and disposal

• Medical waste collection and disposal

• Receipt of radioactive material

• Radioactive waste collection and disposal

• Controlled substance receipt and disposal

• Radioactive contamination monitoring

• Calibration of radiation survey meters

• Emergency shower and eyewash testing

• Fume hood testing

• Support services for patients receiving radiation therapies