Chemist Lab Manager - Environmental Solutions

Republic Services; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services in Maine is seeking a laboratory supervisor to manage QA/QC programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize lab workflows. You will oversee testing activities, maintain safety programs per OSHA, and ensure budgetary compliance while meeting quality standards.

You will lead waste analysis activities, support management with technical guidance, and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations in a regulated environmental waste setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemistry principles, analysis, and waste processing protocols.
• Thorough knowledge of quality management standards (ISO, NELAC) and relevant environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage resources, budgets, and safety programs.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA/QC protocols and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee laboratory operations within budget and standards.
• Maintain laboratory safety program per OSHA and company policies.
• Oversee waste pre-acceptance reviews and treatability studies.
• Provide technical support to management and develop workflow improvements.
• Forecast and control department resources.
• Maintain accreditation with certification bodies.

Skills

Chemistry principles

QA/QC knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Resource management

Industrial safety practices

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SUMMARY: Manages laboratory resources to ensure safe, regulatory compliance and expeditious processing of technical information and analysis in support of site objectives. Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and regulatory compliance.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manages, maintains, and ensures compliance with all applicable Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols. This includes corporate, accreditation, and method requirements. • Manages and ensures that the operations of the laboratory are accomplished within budget and to company, regulatory and industry standards • Manages laboratory safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies. • Manages programs efficiently to process routine waste acceptance information in compliance with WAP (Waste Analysis Plan) and good safety practices. • Manages laboratory efforts related to waste pre-acceptance reviews, treatability studies, and related activities in compliance with all regulatory requirements. • Manage laboratory to ensure procedures and practices are compliant with company policy and all local, state, and federal laws. • Provides technical support to management and subordinates. • Makes and implements recommendations for improvement in workflow. • Forecast and control department resources. • Maintains accreditation to certification bodies, when applicable. • Maintains compliance with the corporate laboratory policies, training requirements, and audit program. • Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee’s level of work.SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) Knowledgeable of chemistry principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing protocols. Employee must have thorough knowledge of quality management standards, including ISO and NELAC standards, in addition to complex regulations specific to the environmental waste industry, management principles and best practices, including; analysis, evaluation, research methods and strategies. Must be knowledgeable of current industrial safety practices, industrial hygiene, and of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations. Essential competencies to perform this job include analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills. Must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude. Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment, and select effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures. Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is essential.**Pay Range:**The pay range for this position is $94,900.00 to $130,450.00\\* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.**Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):**Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 10% Annual**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits*The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.*