Laboratory Chemist
Employer
Indaver Location
Middlewich, Cheshire, England Type contract
Permanent Full Time
Introduction
BIP Environmental is an Environmental & Waste Management company based in Cheshire, operating a permitted Hazardous Waste Transfer Station. BIP support a wide range of clients in the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of their hazardous waste.
The Laboratory Chemist role is based at BIP Environmental Ltd, Road Beta, Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0QF, 40 hours per week.
The basic role of Laboratory Chemist is to conduct analysis on samples of waste. The Lab Chemist will also be responsible for completing Ad-Hoc tasks as required by management and inline with personal competency.
Role & Responsibilities
1. Calibrating the laboratory equipment as per the calibration schedule.
2. Conduct chemical analysis on pre-acceptance and internally generated samples as per Company Procedure IMS6.09.
This includes, but is not limited to:
3. Performing the laboratory start up protocols;
4. Undertaking the analysis in accordance with written laboratory testing methods;
5. Reporting results;
6. Cleaning of equipment;
7. Cleaning of surfaces including the floor;
8. Segregating samples according to hazard and transfering to the sample store;
9. Stocktake reagents and consumables;
Analytical equipment and tests typically undertaken:
XRF; Karl Fischer water analysis; pH; flashpoint; Bomb Calorimetry; Compatibility testing.
All the above tasks must be completed in accordance with BIPs Integrated Management System, and be conducted in compliance to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Function
Lab Chemist must be at minimum qualified to a HNC in Chemistry (or applicable scientific field).
It is desirable the Lab Chemist should have:
10. Previous experience of laboratory analysis.
11. An awareness of COSHH and the hazards associated with working in a laboratory environment.
12. Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
13. Good attention to detail & strong organisational skills.
14. Understanding of quality systems and their use.
Offer
15. Competitive Salary
16. 25 paid holidays + stats
17. Pension
18. Income Protection
19. Life Assurance
20. Medical Cash Plan
21. Employee Assistance Plan
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Where do you work?
BIP Environmental Ltd, Road Beta, Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0QF