Chemist I

Description

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment, as well as working with outside technical support, coordinating onsite service of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Under the Lab Supervisor, coordinate analysis of incoming hazardous waste materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, permits, and safety protocols.
• Assist in the manifesting and documentation of lab waste leaving the facility. Ensuring waste leaves in a timely manner following all site and regulatory requirements.
• Assist and oversee the logging of all incoming lab samples through manual and electronic systems while verifying proper labels and documentation.
• Perform other laboratory analysis as requested.
• Assists facility personnel with paperwork approval to ascertain accuracy and enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of reagents, solutions, standards and other laboratory solutions as directed by supervisor per guidance and training.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Assists in the compiling and reporting of analysis data and reports including QA/QC data for review by staff.
• Ensure proper written and electronic documentation of all test results including QA/QC and audits sample documents prior to approval. Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notifies staff of any incomplete sections needing attention.
• Full Signature authority for site generated waste.
• Periodic review of analytical procedures and analysts to ensure compliance. Document supplemental training of analysts as needed.
• Conduct sample analysis on incoming waste per methods and procedures established by training and knowledge of waste analysis plans. Conducts and oversees QA/QC sample analysis, method development, calibrations, and lab studies.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure federal regulation compliance for completeness and error corrections.

Requirements

• Authorization shall be obtained under direction of Laboratory Supervisor for waste streams, process samples, sales samples, and production waste streams. This authorization is a mandatory requirement and must be documented per company standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
• Analytical Thinker
• Organization skills
• Typically 1-3 years experience in Lab Tech III role
• Strong customer orientation
• Ability to identify and recognize discrepancies on incoming waste and assist the Discrepancy Chemist with the resolution as well as reviewing and suggesting comments to clarify and prevent discrepancies when appropriate.
• Computer proficiency
• 1 to 3 years prior laboratory work experience in environmental or hazardous waste industry preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to review and make decisions for inbound container rejection/acceptance to keep the facility in compliance with all permits and regulations.
• Ability to complete analyst training and direct trainers on proper training of analysts, and document said training within Veolia’s QA/QC program.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines

Benefits

• 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance