Field Chemist II - Environmental Services

Republic Services • San Jose, CA

83d • $39 - $59

About The Position

The Field Chemist II 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.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of chemistry or related environmental experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science.
• Knowledge of RCRA as it relates to waste characterization and waste processing protocols, and familiarity with DOT regulations typically gained through five or more years of progressively responsible experience.
• Ability to identify trends and data patterns.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work within a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge and understanding of DOT, TSCA, and applicable state regulations, typically gained through five or more years of progressively responsible experience in waste disposal, chemistry, or a related field.
• Superior knowledge of the USE software package as it relates to waste streams and reporting.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries.
• Ability to convey findings and communicate highlights of analysis work, and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Good knowledge of business math and basic accounting processes.
• Ability to review and understand general lab analytical reports.

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 customers with detailed inventory of waste on site.
• Transports wastes from customer sites to end user or transfer facility.
• Generates required internal paperwork to provide accurate and timely customer service and invoicing.
• Helps to offload waste at end user facility.
• De-packs and consolidates waste.
• Provides technical support.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees