Sr. Approvals Chemist
Core
Conduct thorough reviews of waste profiles, safety data sheets, and waste materials to ensure worker safety and regulatory compliance while maximizing approved waste volume for revenue generation.
Role type
Senior IC chemical compliance and waste approval specialist
Builds
Waste acceptance protocols, chemical compatibility matrices, and audit trails for hazardous waste operations
Domain
Environmental services / Hazardous waste management / Chemical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (waste approval systems & protocols)
Required skills
Analytical Chemistry, Hazardous Waste Classification, Regulatory Compliance, Waste Acceptance Criteria, SOP development, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Leadership, Project Management
Preferred skills
Incinerator Operations, Chemical Compatibility Matrices, Database Optimization, Customer Negotiation
Technologies
FMS, Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite
Responsibilities
Review WIP, SDS, and waste profiles to prevent unsafe materials; Establish and maintain chemical acceptance criteria and approval protocols; Mentor junior technical staff on waste analysis methodologies; Identify, track, and resolve off-specification waste issues in FMS and Salesforce systems; Conduct detailed audits of labpack shipments prior to acceptance; Provide timely technical feedback to branches and customers regarding waste opportunities; Support field operations with drum segregation oversight and chemical compliance verification.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
