Environmental Scientist

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and sciences services seeks an Environmental Scientist in Kansas City. The role involves regulatory reviews, waste management, and collaboration with sales and operations teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology and strong knowledge of hazardous waste regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options

PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required, focus in Chemistry preferred.
• Experience in inventory management and knowledge of EPA regulations.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory reviews of EPA, DOT, and State designations.
• Evaluate waste streams for cost-effective treatment options.
• Maintain accurate disposal logs and participate in sales meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of hazardous waste and chemicals

Familiarity with DOT regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory Management Systems

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Job Description

This position involves reviewing profiles submitted by sales and customer service teams to ensure accuracy and completeness. The role requires regulatory review of EPA, DOT, and State designations, ensuring waste material acceptance within Part B permit limitations, and seeking alternative treatment options if necessary. The Manager evaluates waste streams for cost-effective treatment options and actively pursues recycling opportunities for traditional streams. Responsibilities also include assessing the best methods for handling delivered waste, maintaining transportation and disposal cost files, and ensuring accurate disposal logs.

Responsibilities

• Review profiles submitted by sales and customer service to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct regulatory reviews of EPA, DOT, and State designations.
• Ensure waste material is acceptable within Part B permit limitations and seek alternative treatment options if necessary.
• Obtain approved outbound profiles to ultimate disposal sites.
• Evaluate waste streams for cost-effective treatment options or customer-requested options.
• Actively pursue recycling options for traditional streams.
• Assess the best method for handling delivered waste, considering treatment, labor, material, equipment, and transportation costs.
• Determine final assignment of process codes through supervision of lab personnel.
• Maintain transportation and disposal costing files.
• Ensure accurate and complete disposal logs.
• Participate actively in sales meetings.
• Nurture working relationships between sales and operations.
• Pursue and evaluate new treatment facilities and technologies for potential cost reductions and sustainability.
• Assist in training technicians and lab personnel on price points and process codes.
• Work with the laboratory to convey analytical changes and ensure timely sample processing.
• Audit shipments routinely for routing compliance and load optimization.
• Verify and compare actual transportation and disposal costs monthly.
• Participate in bids, assisting with coding, costing, and presenting strategies.
• Collaborate with shipping to schedule outbound loads.
• Work with the Central Profile Group to approve and route waste in the operating system.
• Collaborate with FPA and operations.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of hazardous waste and chemicals.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Experience in inventory management.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology (focus in Chemistry).
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of EPA, DOT, and state regulations.
• Materials management and waste analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Inventory Management Systems.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range is $36.00 - $39.50/hr. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment classification and tenure. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options
• Life Insurance (Voluntary)
• Disability insurance
• HSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave

Workplace Type

Onsite in Kansas City, MO 64101.

Application Deadline

Closing on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent specializes in engineering and sciences services, supporting innovative companies worldwide. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, IT
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services