Laboratory Chemist

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

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.

Benefits

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