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...