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Sharps Technician Lead

12/16/2025

The Sharps Technician Lead will oversee the placement, collection, and maintenance of sharps and medical waste containers while ensuring compliance and efficient service delivery. This role also includes leading onboarding and training for new hires and supporting problem-solving initiatives.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Sharps Medical Waste Services, based in Houston, Texas, has been your trusted partner for safe and compliant medical waste disposal nationwide since 1994. We serve a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, dental offices, laboratories, veterinary clinics, and various businesses. With decades of experience, we handle regulated waste with confidence and care. Our specialties include the removal of sharps, biohazardous materials, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous waste, as well as shredding services and compliance training. We prioritize safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility in everything we do. Choose Sharps Medical Waste Services for reliable service and transparent processes, so you can focus on what matters most. For more information, visit www.sharpsmws.com.
About the Role

Description

Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations.


As a Sharps Technician Lead, you will oversee on-site placement, collection, and maintenance of reusable sharps and medical waste containers while ensuring compliance, efficient service delivery, and exceptional customer service. You will also lead onboarding and training for new hires, support problem-solving initiatives, and assist with service schedule management. This role includes paid training, company-provided uniforms, leading health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and Sign-On/Stay-On bonuses—making this an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a mission-driven industry.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and train Sharps Technicians on safe handling, installation, and collection of sharps containers.
  • Onboard new hires and provide guidance on service schedules, customer service, and safety protocols.
  • Install, service, and remove sharps and medical waste containers.
  • Ensure compliance with all operational, regulatory, and facility procedures. 
  • Maintain consistent service schedules and provide status updates.
  • Build strong customer relationships and resolve service issues proactively.
  • Troubleshoot and solve operational or service-related problems independently.
  • Conduct service schedule training and optimize team workflow.
  • Travel overnight as needed to support multiple facilities.
  • Document activities and maintain accurate records.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills in a healthcare or technical setting.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities and ability to think independently.
  • Experience with installation and servicing of sharps containers or similar equipment.
  • Ability to train, mentor, and onboard new hires.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel overnight as needed.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal business hours.
  • Professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity in patient-care environments.
  • COVID-19 vaccination preferred.

Why Join Sharps

Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.


EEO Statement

Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.



Key Skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingTrainingCustomer ServiceComplianceDocumentationMicrosoft Office SuiteFlexibilityProfessionalism
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Paid TrainingCompany-Provided UniformsLeading Health BenefitsTuition ReimbursementVacation/PTO After 90 DaysSign-On/Stay-On Bonuses
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