Essex Hazardous Waste Lab Chemist – Precise Analysis

Scantec; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hazardous waste management organisation is looking for an experienced Laboratory Chemist to join their team in Essex. The role involves performing high-quality analytical testing, supporting waste acceptance and classification. Candidates must hold a degree in Chemistry, have prior laboratory experience, and be well-versed in health and safety regulations. The position offers a supportive environment for both independent and collaborative work, with various benefits including on-site parking and holiday allowances.

Benefits

On-site parking

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline is essential.
• Experience in laboratory using analytical techniques is required.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Logging, coordinating, and tracking all samples.
• Performing laboratory analysis using various equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment to a high standard.
• Testing unknown wastes for classification and pricing.
• Interpreting laboratory results to classify waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

XRF

FTIR

Photometry

Closed cup flash point

Bomb calorimetry

Job description

A leading hazardous waste management organisation is looking for an experienced Laboratory Chemist to join their team in Essex. The role involves performing high-quality analytical testing, supporting waste acceptance and classification. Candidates must hold a degree in Chemistry, have prior laboratory experience, and be well-versed in health and safety regulations. The position offers a supportive environment for both independent and collaborative work, with various benefits including on-site parking and holiday allowances.