Sharps Technician Lead
Company: Sharps Medical Waste Services
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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.
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