Site Chemist - Rainham, United Kingdom - Reed Scientific

Reed Scientific
Reed Scientific
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Rainham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Reed Scientific are recruiting for a Site Chemist role for a Waste Management company in Rainham, Essex


The site chemist will carry out all duties related to handling of waste materials and ensure the safe handling and disposal of these materials in a compliant manner.

Responsibilities in the role

  • Ensure the technical approval/acceptance of all waste material as well as completing all associated
- documentation accurately and on time

  • Review all 3rd party waste documentation
  • Review of all waste databases goods in / goods out.
  • Ensure the correct storage of packaged material
  • Ensure that the treatment system is used correctly and checked daily, as well as cleaned at the
- stipulated intervals.

  • Manage laboratory stock levels
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, liaise with suppliers and engineers.
  • Review of laboratory procedures at regular intervals
  • Laboratory testing
  • Make up necessary standards for the ICP-MS, GC-MS etc.
  • Test pre acceptance samples and liaise with clients
  • Recording and labelling inbound and outbound waste materials
  • Carry out daily and monthly site inspections.

Salary:
Circa £25k - 28k, dependant on experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 08.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday with a one-hour meal break. (Some overtime available)

  • Qualifications, knowledge, and skills required
  • Hold a Chemistry degree or equivalent qualification
  • Be experienced in operating analytical laboratory equipment such as GC-MS
  • Waste management industry experience would be highly advantageous.
  • Knowledge of environmental and waste management legislation.
  • Must have the ability to carry out manual handling and lifting
  • A flexible attitude to working hours is essential
  • Must possess a Clean UK driving licence

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