Hazardous Waste Chemist

ADP, Inc.; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Plainwell, MI, is seeking a research-oriented professional to conduct chemical analyses for product and process development and waste characterization.

You will perform analyses of hazardous waste samples, identify properties of substances, maintain equipment, and support government contracts, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

The role emphasizes meticulous data recording, safety adherence, and teamwork in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical and physical analysis to isolate, identify, and quantify components of hazardous waste.
• Analyzes and tests hazardous substances to identify their properties and characteristics.
• Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
• Processes, labels and stores waste.
• Conducts sampling.
• Performs inspections.
• Maintains equipment and work areas.
• Participates in chemical waste removals for government contract.
• Participates in Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections.
• Participates in tank and tanker cleanouts.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in a related field

Job description

Plainwell, MI, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Summary Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs chemical and physical analysis to isolate, identify, and quantify components of hazardous waste
• Analyzes and tests hazardous substances to identify their properties and characteristics
• Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties
• Processes, labels and stores waste
• Conducts sampling
• Performs inspections
• Maintains equipment and work areas
• Participates in chemical waste removals for government contract
• Participates in Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections
• Participates in tank and tanker cleanouts

Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in a related field from four-year college or university; or equivalent experience and/or training.