Laboratory Chemist

WR Environmental; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension

Private medical and dental insurance

On-site parking

Excellent training programme

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

WR Environmental is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to join our Grays, UK team. The role focuses on analysing and classifying hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, providing technical guidance, and supporting laboratory quality, safety, and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will perform chemical and physical analyses, interpret results for waste management decisions, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in environmental testing or waste management.
• Familiarity with waste classification and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical analysis of waste streams.
• Provide technical guidance on analytical methods and waste acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Communicate analytical findings to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support laboratory operations through equipment maintenance and quality control.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Environmental testing

Waste management

Communication of technical findings

Education

Degree / HND / HNC

Tools

Analytical techniques

Laboratory instrumentation

Wet chemistry methods

Job description

Laboratory Chemist - Hazardous Waste

Location: Grays, UK

Salary: circa. £36,000pa (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 5:30pm

Are you an experienced Laboratory Chemist looking for a role in the hazardous waste industry? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity with an established and growing waste management company based in Grays? This role could be an excellent fit for you!

My client is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to join their team in Grays, analysing and classifying hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, providing technical expertise to operational teams, and supporting laboratory quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Package Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday + 8 banks
• Company Pension
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• On-site parking
• Excellent and on-going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform chemical and physical analysis of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, interpreting results to support waste management decisions.
• Provide technical guidance on analytical methods, waste acceptance, chemical compatibility, and complex waste streams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards through risk assessment and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support laboratory operations through equipment maintenance and quality control.

Requirements:

• Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Strong laboratory experience in chemistry, environmental testing, waste management, or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques, laboratory instrumentation, and wet chemistry methods.
• Understanding of waste classification, environmental legislation, and health & safety requirements is desirable.
• Ability to interpret analytical data, communicate technical findings, and support safe, efficient laboratory operations.