Chemist I - ES 825

Republic Services • Elizabeth, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Chemists work in the field on customer locations conducting both chemical management/packaging/disposal services for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be willing and able to obtain a commercial driver’s license within 90 days of employment
• Must be willing and able to wear and safely use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) including air-purifying respirators
• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol testing
• Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening
• Pass the Company's Auto Insurance Qualifiers
• Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hazardous waste classification, lab pack segregation, and waste handling preferred
• Working Knowledge of applicable DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Training laboratory/production staff to understand proper chemical handling/storage techniques and relevant environmental laws.
• Responding to emergency chemical spills and performing cleanup duties.
• 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).
• Providing expert knowledge on government regulations, health and safety practices, and proper disposal methods to customers.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees