Field Chemist

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Field Chemist 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.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledgeable of chemistry principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing protocols.
• Required skills include performing proper analysis; presenting findings in a concise format; addressing difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilizing computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; negotiation and problem solving.
• Building a rapport with associates and managers; detail oriented, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to detect inconsistencies in data.     
• CDL Hazmat endorsement preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A valid class B commercial driver’s license is required.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire.

-Conducting routine inspection/audit services to assess customers' compliance with hazmat storage, waste management, and occupational safety regulations.

-Handling, classifying, segregating, labeling, and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous materials according to Federal and State regulations.

-Preparing shipping documents and coordinating transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste materials to and from customer sites.

-Performing consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i.e., bulking, repackaging).

-Have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including early starts and non-fixed hours

-Have the ability to travel to customer sites in the MD & VA market. Vehicle provided by company.