Laboratory Chemist

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

Job summary

A leading hazardous waste management organization is seeking a Laboratory Chemist in Essex. This role requires a degree in Chemistry and experience with analytical techniques such as FTIR and XRF. Responsibilities include conducting laboratory analyses, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000, along with benefits like pension scheme and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

On site parking

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment using analytical techniques.
• Strong understanding of hazardous waste and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Logging and tracking all samples.
• Performing laboratory analysis using various equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment to a high standard.

Skills

Analytical techniques such as FTIR

Laboratory analysis

Attention to detail

Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline

Tools

XRF

FTIR

Photometry

Calorimetry

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.

What you will need

• 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.

As well as an attractive Salary Package + Benefits

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