Site Chemist: Hazardous Waste & Compliance

Veolia UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries to retailers

Health & wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking a Site Chemist to support hazardous waste operations at the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre in Cambridge. The role involves system management of chemical waste processes, regulatory and internal documentation, and liaising with suppliers for safe waste presentation.

Ideal candidates will have a chemistry qualification (HNC/degree or A-level), strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work outdoors in all weathers.

Qualifications

• Ideally HNC or Degree qualification in Chemistry or A-Level Chemistry.
• Able to overcome problems and find solutions independently.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Numerate, literate and computer literate.
• Happy to work outside in all weathers.
• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.
• COSHH and health and safety understanding.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a 3.5t van.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Veolia Site Manager in implementing hazardous waste operations at AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.
• System management of chemical waste processes within the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.
• Completing regulatory and internal documentation of laboratory waste activities.
• Liaison with laboratory facility suppliers to ensure safe and efficient presentation of laboratory waste.
• Liaison with Veolia and third party disposal facilities to ensure compliant waste removal from AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.
• Management of hazardous waste storage areas.
• Assist daily operations and task-specific procedures for collection, accumulation, treatment, packaging and dispatch of waste materials from the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre.

Skills

Problem solving

Numeracy & IT skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work willingness

Driving licence

Education

HNC or Degree in Chemistry

A-Level Chemistry

Job description

Veolia UK is seeking a Site Chemist to support hazardous waste operations at the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre in Cambridge. The role involves system management of chemical waste processes, regulatory and internal documentation, and liaising with suppliers for safe waste presentation.

Ideal candidates will have a chemistry qualification (HNC/degree or A-level), strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work outdoors in all weathers.