Laboratory Chemist

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

Laboratory Chemist - Hazardous Waste
Up to £35,000
Mon-Fri (Standard Working Hours)
Location: Essex

Are you an experienced laboratory chemist with a strong understanding of hazardous waste and analytical testing? Do you enjoy working in a hands‑on laboratory environment where accuracy, safety, and compliance are critical? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

A leading hazardous waste management organisation is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to support operations at its facility in Essex. This role is central to the effective running of the hazardous waste laboratory, supporting waste acceptance, classification, and pricing through high‑quality analytical testing and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Logging, coordinating, and tracking all samples.
• Performing laboratory analysis using a range of equipment, including XRF, FTIR, photometry, closed cup flash point, and bomb calorimetry.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment to a high standard and ensuring it is fit for purpose.
• Testing unknown wastes to support classification, acceptance, and pricing decisions.
• Interpreting laboratory results to accurately classify waste and assign appropriate EWC codes and ADR labels.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (essential).
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment using analytical techniques such as FTIR, XRF, photometry, or calorimetry.
• Experience within the hazardous waste or environmental sector (highly desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an operational team.

Benefits

• On site parking
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Learning and Development opportunities