Chemist (Office-Based)

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Do you have an academic background in Chemistry? Are you interested in working in a non-laboratory / office-based role?

We are currently offering the opportunity for a new technical assessor to join a hazardous waste management company in Oxfordshire. Our client is seeking a hard-working and engaging individual to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for a graduate chemist who is looking to begin their scientific career, or an experienced professional within the hazardous waste industry who is seeking career progression.

Applicants must have current UK work eligibility.

The Role

As a Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Interacting with clients via the phone or email to accurately identify their hazardous chemical waste,
• Ensuring all conditions are met for pre-acceptance of hazardous waste,
• Determining appropriate routes of waste disposal,
• Producing & issuing invoices for waste disposal.

Current / Recent Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• BSc / MSc / MChem in Chemistry or a related discipline with hands-on experience working with chemicals (essential).
• Prior experience working within the hazardous waste industry (e.g. Technical Assessor / Site Chemist / Chempac Chemist) (desirable).
• A keen and demonstrable interest in environmental conservation – such as environmental-based chemistry modules / projects at university (desirable).
• Prior experience liaising with companies / clients over the phone – e.g. working as a Treasurer for a university society or in a customer service or hospitality role (desirable).

Profile Required:

• Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
• Happy to commute / relocate to Oxfordshire (essential).
• An interest in working in an office-based position & liaising with clients via phone / email (essential).

The Package

Our client is offering this opportunity as a full time, permanent opportunity. They are offering a competitive starting salary, with progression opportunities, as well as a strong benefits package.

I'm interested in this job

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