Hazardous Waste Chemist

Location: Plainwell

Summary

Conducts research, analysis, synthesis, and experimentation on substances, for such purposes as product and process development and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and improvement of analytical methodologies by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs chemical and physical analysis to isolate, identify, and quantify components of hazardous waste
Analyzes and tests hazardous substances to identify their properties and characteristics
Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties
Processes, labels and stores waste
Conducts sampling
Performs inspections
Maintains equipment and work areas
Participates in chemical waste removals for government contract
Participates in Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections
Train new Hazardous Waste Chemists
Participates in tank and tanker cleanouts

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in a related field from four-year college or university; or equivalent experience and/or training.

Compensation details:

24-26 Hourly Wage

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