Laboratory chemist job description

• BS in physical Science required (5 years Experience equivalent)
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
• Motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets or exceeds HCC's published standards including, but not limited to the following;
  • Seat belt and cell phone violations
  • Excessive speeding
  • DUI, suspension and/or multiple vehicle collisions

Personal Protective Equipment*:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator, steel toe boots, gloves, uniform, safety glasses, reflective vest, and hard hats

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequent lifting of materials that typically weigh 54-80lbs
• Frequent pushing/pulling of 16-55 gallon drums or larger containers of waste/product using HCC-approved equipment for safe material handling, drum weight may exceed 400lbs
• Frequent lifting of drums weighing up to 100lbs.
• Frequent climbing of ladders to access approved waste streams
• Occasionally pulling/dragging of hoses weighing up to 100lbs each
• Frequent lifting of grates, manhole covers, and other plates to access approved waste streams
• All applicants must pass the pre-employment physical including drug & alcohol screening

Work Environment*:

While performing essential duties of this position an individual regularly works in a variety of environments, and is required to see, talk, hear, reach, stand, walk, drive frequently, and comfortably use electronic devices and other office equipment. Essential duties require bending, squatting, climbing, lifting and twisting frequently. Noise level in the workplace can vary based upon the work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

AET Environmental A Heritage Crystal Clean Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

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* WTSS Contract/Contract to Hire Opportunity*

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports reputable organizations across multiple industries? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

If so, Westinghouse has an outstanding Contract opportunity for a Laboratory Chemist in their Burr Ridge, IL location (In the Greater Chicago Area) for you to consider.

What your day-to-day looks like:

* Collaborate with engineers to develop customized experimental methods;

* Analyze and document experimental results in peer reviewed reports;

* Safely perform experiments using isothermal and adiabatic calorimeters to gather thermal data for reactive materials;

* Suggest and lead opportunities for process improvements and cost savings;

* Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation, which includes but is not limited to: troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, performing calibrations, and minor repairs;

* Support the implementation of quality programs such as ISO 17025 and ISO 9001;

* Exhibit an everyday commitment to safety.

What we'd like to see from you:

* High School diploma or equivalent, required;

* College coursework toward or bachelor's degree in chemistry strongly preferred;

* Previous lab experience strongly preferred;

* Exhibits strong attention to detail and ability to follow written direction;

* Working knowledge of common mass, volume, temperature, and pressure measurement techniques;

* Exhibits an understanding of measurement accuracy and uncertainties;

* Excellent written and oral communication skills;

* Works independently with minimal supervision;

* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

Through the ever changing and rapidly evolving contract labor market we continue to employ experienced, highly motivated, and qualified employees with proven track records to meet our clients' needs. We have expanded our scope of services outside of the nuclear industry to include international contracts in more than five countries. Our dedicated employees range in expertise from highly specialized technical niche positions to corporate function positions and we want YOU to be a part of our impressive talent network!

Additionally, WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay as well as benefits to qualifying positions. To learn more about us visit

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 10am-6:30pm. Overtime and Saturday as needed.

Why work for Safety Kleen?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive wages;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Perform testing on inbound, in-process, and outbound samples;
• Perform tank analysis to verify product specifications;
• Develop and review SOPs;
• Operate and perform troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation;
• Perform special assignments to assist in lab and plant operations;
• Prepare standards and reagents for use in calibration and analysis;
• Provide analytical and other training to lab personnel;
• Use available tools for scheduling, ordering, sample and data storage;
• Calibrate and utilize basic instrumentation and maintain equipment under direct supervision;
• Ensure that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines;
• Develop and implement analytical methods of QA/QC procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to work for Safety Kleen?

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related science required;
• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred;
• Experience with wet chemistry; various instruments (ICP and GC) is preferred;
• Solid understanding of math, chemistry and chemical testing.

Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.cleanharbors.com/careers

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE . MAKE GREEN WORK ™

We thank all those interested in joining the Safety-Kleen team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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