Chemist I
Core
Performs routine analyses and screening of organic and inorganic substances to determine the makeup of hazardous waste and appropriate stabilization.
Role type
Entry-level laboratory chemist (hazardous waste analysis)
Builds
Hazardous waste characterization reports and compliance documentation
Domain
Environmental services / Hazardous waste management
Required skills
Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Wet chemistry methodologies, Hazardous waste handling, Analytical equipment maintenance, Regulatory compliance (federal/state/local), QA/QC procedures, Audit of analytical logs
Preferred skills
Hazardous waste industry experience, 1-3 years related work experience
Technologies
Analytical equipment, Computer programs
Responsibilities
Perform fingerprint screens and other wet/organic chemistry methodologies to determine the nature of hazardous substances; Sample incoming bulk loads to establish content nature and determine packaging/disposal; Assist facility personnel with approval paperwork for hazardous waste disposal; Maintain analytical equipment and documents per QA/QC compliance; Compile and report analysis data including QA/QC data for staff review; Perform periodic audits of analytical logs to ensure regulatory compliance.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level IC
