Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste)
Grays, Essex
£34-38K dependent on experience
Our client, a leading provider of hazardous waste management services, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Chemist for its operations in Grays, Essex.
In this role you will carry out a variety of duties to enable the smooth running of the Hazardous Waste Laboratory. This will include logging and coordinating all samples and performing laboratory tests.
Key duties and responsibilities:
* Take samples of routine wastes arriving at the Transfer Station
* Log all samples, record results, monitor and read samples sent to 3rd party labs
* Use of laboratory equipment which will include XRF, FTIR, Photometry, Closed Cup Flash point and Bomb calorimeter
* Look after and maintain the Laboratory equipment to a good standard
* Keep the laboratory tidy
* Ensure samples tested are kept and stored so they can be retrieved easily
* Organise disposal of old samples no longer needed
* Test unknown wastes for purposes of pricing and classification
* Test known wastes to confirm waste acceptance and flag any non-conformances
* Support the sales team with chemical knowledge and test results
* Read labs results and classify waste
* Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and that Lab PPE requirements are adhered to
Other duties may include:
* Classification of wastes
* Pricing of wastes leaving site
* Providing disposal costs for quotes for new enquiries at the Transfer Station
* Classify waste with appropriate EWC codes and assign ADR labels as required
* Supervision of vehicles loading with hazardous materials as required
* Perform other reasonable duties (Ad hoc) as requested to support the business needs which may include off site visits for sampling or technical advice.
Candidate requirements:
Applications are invited from candidates qualified to degree level in Chemistry or related subject with previous experience working in a laboratory environment using the equipment listed above. Candidates with experience working within the hazardous waste industry would be of particular interest.
Ref: J9614