Chemist ; Chanute, KS

Position: Chemist I (Chanute, KS, US, 66720)
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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.

Position:   Chemist I

Reports to:  Lab Supervisor

Shift:   6am-4pm (Sun-Wed) or (Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri)

Pay:   $18.00 per hour

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

* 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!

Summary:

The Chemist I, under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager, sample and analyze hazardous and non-hazardous waste samples in accordance with the facility Waste Analysis Plan. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What you'll be contributing:

* 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.

BTU

Position Responsibilities:

* Generate a log-in entry into the appropriate log-in book for each sample which enters the laboratory for analysis.

* Initiate a sample analytical sheet and Ready-to-Burn sheet, each labeled with the log-in number.

* Perform sample analysis according to the Waste Analysis Plan using the calorimeters, pH unit, Orion 960/940, Fisher Coloumatric titrator, gieger counter, muffle furnace and water bath.

* Perform all calibrations/standardizations, duplicates, check standards, matrix spikes, matrix spike duplicates, method blanks and any other Waste Analysis Plan required QC control checks on the calorimeters, pH unit, Orion 960/940, Fisher Coloumatric titrator, geiger counter, muffle furnace and water bath.

GC

Position Responsibilities:

* Receive, appropriately extract (prepare) and analyze each sample for PCBs according to the facility Waste Analysis Plan.

* Log all data into PCB logbooks to be used for future reference.

* Perform all calibrations, check standards, matrix spikes and matrix spike duplicates, surrogate spikes, method blanks or other Waste Analysis Plan required QC control checks on the gas chromatographs.

Metals

Position Requirements :

* Receive, appropriately digest (prepare), and analyze each sample for metals analysis according to the facility Waste Analysis Plan.

* Log all data into appropriate logbooks for future reference.

* Perform all calibrations, check standards, matrix spikes,…