Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste)

Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste) Grays, Essex £34-38K dependent on experience Our client, a leading provider of hazardous waste management services, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Chemist for its operations in Grays, Essex. In this role you will carry out a variety of duties to enable the smooth running of the Hazardous Waste Laboratory. This will include logging and coordinating all samples and performing laboratory tests. Key duties and responsibilities: * Take samples of routine wastes arriving at the Transfer Station * Log all samples, record results, monitor and read samples sent to 3rd party labs * Use of laboratory equipment which will include XRF, FTIR, Photometry, Closed Cup Flash point and Bomb calorimeter * Look after and maintain the Laboratory equipment to a good standard * Keep the laboratory tidy * Ensure samples tested are kept and stored so they can be retrieved easily * Organise disposal of old samples no longer needed * Test unknown wastes for purposes of pricing and classification * Test known wastes to confirm waste acceptance and flag any non-conformances * Support the sales team with chemical knowledge and test results * Read labs results and classify waste * Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and that Lab PPE requirements are adhered to Other duties may include: * Classification of wastes * Pricing of wastes leaving site * Providing disposal costs for quotes for new enquiries at the Transfer Station * Classify waste with appropriate EWC codes and assign ADR labels as required * Supervision of vehicles loading with hazardous materials as required * Perform other reasonable duties (Ad hoc) as requested to support the business needs which may include off site visits for sampling or technical advice. Candidate requirements: Applications are invited from candidates qualified to degree level in Chemistry or related subject with previous experience working in a laboratory environment using the equipment listed above. Candidates with experience working within the hazardous waste industry would be of particular interest. Ref: J9614