Hazardous Waste Lab Chemist — Precise Testing & Compliance

Scantec; Braintree; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hazardous waste management organisation is seeking an experienced Laboratory Chemist to support operations at its facility in Essex. This role involves high-quality analytical testing and technical expertise to ensure compliance and safety. Key responsibilities include logging samples, performing laboratory analyses, and classifying waste. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry and possess experience with analytical techniques. The organisation offers a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development, a pension scheme, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

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 a laboratory environment using analytical techniques.
• Experience in the hazardous waste or environmental sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Logging, coordinating, and tracking all samples.
• Performing laboratory analysis using a range of equipment.
• Testing unknown wastes to support classification and acceptance.

Skills

Analytical techniques (FTIR, XRF, photometry)

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment (XRF, FTIR, photometry)

Job description

A leading hazardous waste management organisation is seeking an experienced Laboratory Chemist to support operations at its facility in Essex. This role involves high-quality analytical testing and technical expertise to ensure compliance and safety. Key responsibilities include logging samples, performing laboratory analyses, and classifying waste. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry and possess experience with analytical techniques. The organisation offers a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development, a pension scheme, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.