Environmental Field Chemist

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Field Chemist facilitates Lab Pack Program, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), and other field activities by providing field services for customers on their site, including the characterization, packaging, handling, and transportation of wastes. Incumbent maintains safety, meticulous attention to detail, profitability and efficiency.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and with established company procedures.
• Samples and characterizes hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Generates waste profiles into end-user facility.
• Performs price quotes for customer.
• Provides customer with detailed inventory of waste on site.
• Transports wastes from customer sites to end user or transfer facility.
• Generates required internal paperwork in order to provide accurate and timely customer service and invoicing.
• Help to off load waste at end user facility
• De-packs and consolidates waste.
• Provides technical support.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledgeable of chemistry principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing protocols.
• Required skills include performing proper analysis; presenting findings in a concise format; addressing difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilizing computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; negotiation and problem solving. 
• Building a rapport with associates and managers; detail oriented, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to detect inconsistencies in data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid driver's license.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire. 

Additional Job Description

-Conducting routine inspection/audit services to assess customers' compliance with hazmat storage, waste management, and occupational safety regulations.

-Handling, classifying, segregating, labeling, and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous materials according to Federal and State regulations.

-Preparing shipping documents and coordinating transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste materials to and from customer sites.

-Performing consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i.e., bulking, repackaging).

-Have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including early starts and non-fixed hours

-Have the ability to travel to customer sites in the MD & VA market. Vehicle provided by company.

Pay Range:

$18.52 - $27.78

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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