Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste)

WasteRecruit Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Grays is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to oversee operations in their Hazardous Waste Laboratory. The successful candidate will take and log samples, perform tests using various laboratory equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. A degree in Chemistry or related field and experience in a laboratory environment are required, particularly in the hazardous waste industry. This role offers a salary of £34-38K depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field expected.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is essential.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Log and coordinate samples arriving at the lab.
• Perform laboratory tests and maintain equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Chemical testing

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Tools

XRF

FTIR

Photometry

Closed Cup Flash point

Bomb calorimeter

Job description

Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste)

Grays, Essex

£34-38K dependent on experience

Our client, a leading provider of hazardous waste management services, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Chemist for its operations in Grays, Essex.

In this role you will carry out a variety of duties to enable the smooth running of the Hazardous Waste Laboratory. This will include logging and coordinating all samples and performing laboratory tests.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Take samples of routine wastes arriving at the Transfer Station
• Log all samples, record results, monitor and read samples sent to 3rd party labs
• Use of laboratory equipment which will include XRF, FTIR, Photometry, Closed Cup Flash point and Bomb calorimeter
• Look after and maintain the Laboratory equipment to a good standard
• Keep the laboratory tidy
• Ensure samples tested are kept and stored so they can be retrieved easily
• Organise disposal of old samples no longer needed
• Test unknown wastes for purposes of pricing and classification
• Test known wastes to confirm waste acceptance and flag any non-conformances
• Support the sales team with chemical knowledge and test results
• Read labs results and classify waste
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and that Lab PPE requirements are adhered to

Other duties may include:

• Classification of wastes
• Pricing of wastes leaving site
• Providing disposal costs for quotes for new enquiries at the Transfer Station
• Classify waste with appropriate EWC codes and assign ADR labels as required
• Supervision of vehicles loading with hazardous materials as required
• Perform other reasonable duties (Ad hoc) as requested to support the business needs which may include off site visits for sampling or technical advice.

Candidate requirements:

Applications are invited from candidates qualified to degree level in Chemistry or related subject with previous experience working in a laboratory environment using the equipment listed above. Candidates with experience working within the hazardous waste industry would be of particular interest.

Ref: J9614