Chemist I

Veolia Environnement SA•Arkadelphia, AR

About The Position

The Chemist I performs routine analyses and screening of organic and inorganic substances to determine hazardous waste composition and appropriate stabilization, following quality assurance and control procedures. The role maintains laboratory equipment and records in compliance with regulatory requirements and site specifications. It also supports facility personnel with hazardous-waste approval and disposal processes, reporting analytical results and helping ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related discipline.
Strong team-player skills.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.
Good knowledge of computer programs.
24-Hour HAZWOPER Training.

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years of experience in the hazardous-waste industry or related work.

Responsibilities

Perform fingerprint screens and other wet and organic chemistry analyses to determine the nature of hazardous substances.
Sample incoming bulk loads to establish their contents and determine packaging and appropriate sample disposal according to prescribed procedures.
Assist facility personnel with approval paperwork to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of hazardous-waste disposal.
Maintain analytical equipment and documents in accordance with quality assurance and control requirements.
Gather paperwork for management approvals and notify staff about incomplete sections requiring attention.
Assist in compiling and reporting analysis data, including QA/QC data, for staff review.
Periodically audit analytical logs for regulatory compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
Perform other laboratory analyses as requested.
Comply with federal, state, and local requirements for hazardous-waste disposal.
Perform other duties as assigned.