Chemist Lab/Manager - Environmental Solutions

Republic Services • Canton, OH

81d • $89,840 - $134,760

About The Position

The position involves managing laboratory resources to ensure safe, regulatory compliance and efficient processing of technical information and analysis in support of site objectives. The role includes supervising and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable of chemistry principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing protocols.
• Thorough knowledge of quality management standards, including ISO and NELAC standards.
• Knowledge of complex regulations specific to the environmental waste industry.
• Management principles and best practices, including analysis, evaluation, research methods and strategies.
• Knowledge of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations.
• Essential competencies include analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with technical aptitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgment.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages, maintains, and ensures compliance with all applicable Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols.
• Ensures that the operations of the laboratory are accomplished within budget and to company, regulatory and industry standards.
• Manages laboratory safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Manages programs efficiently to process routine waste acceptance information in compliance with WAP (Waste Analysis Plan) and good safety practices.
• Manages laboratory efforts related to waste pre-acceptance reviews, treatability studies, and related activities in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensures procedures and practices are compliant with company policy and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Provides technical support to management and subordinates.
• Makes and implements recommendations for improvement in workflow.
• Forecasts and controls department resources.
• Maintains accreditation to certification bodies, when applicable.
• Maintains compliance with the corporate laboratory policies, training requirements, and audit program.
• Performs other 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees