Laboratory Small chemist

Allen & York Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Laboratory Small Chemist to manage hazardous waste processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing waste acceptance and dispatch, and sampling for internal analysis. The role requires a Chemistry qualification and experience in the hazardous waste sector, offering a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Chemistry required.
• Experience within the Hazardous Waste sector.
• Professional approach to work with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accept, sort, and despatch hazardous waste.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and guidelines.
• Generate paperwork for dispatch and manage waste streams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations

Education

HNC or Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Laboratory Small Chemist
Location - West Midlands
Salary 26K

We are excited to be working with an ambitious waste management company, who is looking for a Laboratory Small Chemist with experience of hazardous waste management.

The role will include:
Accepting, sorting, segregating and despatching Laboratory Small waste and associated materials. You will be working along with the incoming and outgoing chemist teams to ensure that the acceptance and despatch of wastes is safe, compliant and efficient.

Key Responsibilities
* Accept incoming waste streams in accordance with the company management system, relevant legislation, and industry guidance.
* Ensure waste is stored appropriately following Sector Guidance Note 5.06, the site's Environmental Permit, and HSG51 (The Storage of
Flammable Liquids in Containers) and HSG71 (Chemical Warehousing: The Storage of Packaged Dangerous Substances).
* Sample accepted waste for analysis by the internal laboratory or suppliers to confirm suitability for acceptance.
* Generate outgoing paperwork, book loads, and issue purchase orders for dispatch.

Role Requirements
* HNC or Degree-level qualification in Chemistry, or a related
discipline.
* Dedicated and professional approach to work.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Experience within the Hazardous Waste sector.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Sound knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations.

About us
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
Let us help build a better world, together.