Chemist I

Veolia | North America; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering and more

Employer-sponsored 401(k)

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a laboratory analyst to perform routine analyses and screening to determine the makeup of hazardous waste and proper stabilization per QA/QC procedures. The role maintains lab equipment and ensures regulatory compliance in a fast-paced facility.

The position requires a BS in Chemistry or related field and 1–3 years in the hazardous waste industry or related work. A strong team orientation and basic computer skills are essential; HAZWOPER training is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related discipline is required.
• 1–3 years experience in hazardous waste industry or related work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fingerprint screens and other chemistry methods to identify hazardous substances.
• Sample incoming loads to determine contents and proper disposal.
• Assist with approvals to ensure accuracy and efficient disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Maintain analytical equipment and QA/QC documentation.
• Compile and report QA/QC data for staff review.
• Conduct audits of logs for regulatory compliance and accuracy.
• Perform other laboratory analyses as required.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations for hazardous waste disposal.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Typing 30 WPM

Computers proficient

Education

BSc in Chemistry or related

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Responsible for performing a variety of routine analyses and screening of organic and inorganic substances to determine make up of hazardous waste and appropriate stabilization according to quality assurance and control procedures. Maintains the laboratory and equipment in compliance with regulatory and site specifications.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of fingerprint screens, and other wet and organic chemistry methodologies to determine the nature of hazardous substance.
• Samples incoming bulk loads to establish the nature of contents and determines packaging and appropriate disposal of samples according to prescribed procedures.
• Assists facility personnel with approval paperwork to ascertain accuracy and enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Maintenance of analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control compliance.
• Gather appropriate paperwork for management approvals and notifies staff of any incomplete sections needing attention. Assists in compiling and reporting of analysis date including QA/QC data for review by staff.
• Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure regulatory compliance for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other laboratory analysis as requested.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies in the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related discipline required.
• 1 to 3 years experience in the hazardous waste industry or related work experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong team player.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Typing speed minimum of 30wpm.
• Good knowledge of computer programs.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training.

Physical Requirements

• The candidate is expected to continuosly stand and walk, and frequently sit.
• Must be able to frequently twist and occasionally bend and be able to reach above the shoulder level.
• Must have the ability to have fine finger movements and eye-hand coordination.
• The noise level is minimal.
• Must be able to handle hazardous material while partaking in laboratory activities, performing waste sampling and handling, as well as household hazardous waste.
• This position works indoors on a continuous basis with occasional exposure to weather conditions.
• The candidate must contiuously use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, apron, and a Tyvek coat. Frequently, the use of a full face respirator, a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) or a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is necessary. Occasionally, it is required to use a hard hat, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.

Additional Information

Benefits

• paid time off policies
• health
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• savings accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• paid volunteering and more
• employer sponsored 401(k) plan

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.