Chemist II

Job

Sapphire Americas, a CRH company and part of the Ash Grove family of companies, delivers innovative, circular solutions that help decarbonize industries and communities. We specialize in transforming residual and non-recyclable materials into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing – offering a zero-landfill pathway that conserves natural resources and advances the circular economy. Through our work, we reduce landfill dependency, lower carbon emissions, and unlock long-term environmental and economic value.

By turning waste into opportunity, Sapphire Americas is helping build a cleaner, more resilient future.

Sapphire Americas supports the Ash Grove Cement business by providing alternative fuels and alternative raw materials to facilitate the cement plants' goals regarding commercial excellence, carbon footprint, and future developments.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cement to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager, analyze hazardous and nonhazardous waste samples in accordance with the facility's Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) and Feedstream Analysis Plan (FAP). Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Observe all required safety rules including but not limited to those in the company Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Use safety equipment including, but not limited to, air purifying respirators, safety goggles and glasses, protective clothing such as tyvek suits and rubber boots and gloves.
• Read and become familiar with the facility Waste Analysis Plan and Quality Manual.
• Sample solid and liquid fuel shipments as needed.
• Ensure a timely, thorough, cost-effective and accurate analysis of each sample following all Waste Analysis Plan requirements.
• Notify the immediate supervisor if any problems arise.
• Ensure the overall cleanliness of all laboratory areas with special attention to the position work area.
• Perform any duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager, as needed, to ensure a timely, thorough, cost-effective and accurate analysis of laboratory samples.
• Monitor laboratory supply inventory and alert the appropriate purchasing personnel when levels become low.
• Initiate and/or complete chain‑of‑custody forms as necessary.
• Attend required training classes.
• Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation, concern and interest toward other employees and the company by performing, as needed, unassigned tasks for which there is time and ability.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum of 2‑year or Associate's degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required

Work to be performed in ash open environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily…