Chemist I

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 & Requirements

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

Benefits

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.