Laboratory Chemist

Job Description

Company description:International leading hazardous waste management and recycling company headquartered in Barcelona. We operate more than 90 facilities in the US, the UK, Spain, Germany, France and Italy and with more than 35 years of history. We employ more than 2,500 peopleworldwide.Serving various markets including industrial, manufacturing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas and more. We provide flexible, innovative and technologically driven solutions for the processing and recovery of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. We havethe ability to provide innovative treatment and recycling solutions thanks to our experienced team, combined with our advanced technologies.We are committed to the waste hierarchy with our efforts focused on Reduce, Recycle & Recover the waste we manage.Our goal is to become the leading waste management company in all markets we operate.Job description:Main purpose of job:

• To analyse samples submitted to the main laboratory according to site procedures.
• To record the results in our computer system SAP, and keep them in a well organised filing system.
• To inform the Laboratory Manager and Site Management of any abnormal results.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To adhere to Health and Safety rules at all times
• To promptly analyse samples submitted to the main laboratory by operations, and relate the results back to the shift manager/ lab manager/ operations manager
• Main techniques to be used will be: analysis of metals by ICP-OES, analysis of anions by IC, analysis of organics by GC-MS, analysis of mercury by atomic absorbance, pH, analysis of ammonia by steam distillation, acidity/ alkalinity by titration, sulphide/sulphate/ COD determination by spectrophotometry, determination of flash point
• To record the data in its electronic version in SAP and corresponding spreadsheet, and to email the data to relevant individuals
• To timely analyse all other samples submitted to the main laboratory by the sales team
• To assist the other chemist in the completion of priority work when instructed to do so by the lab manager
• To maintain the calibration and accurate performance of laboratory equipment. To report issues where they arise
• To produce any reports for their lab manager as requested
• Liaise with internal and external laboratories where sample analysis is required
• Liaise with operations, compliance, customer services and sales to ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure non-conformances are processed as soon as possible and all relevant parties are communicated to and informed of any resulting actions
• To be diligent and respect the confidentiality of the information to which they are party
• To keep a good level of housekeeping in the main laboratory
• To perform all other reasonable duties and tasks as requested

Other Essential Skills:

• Aware of chemical hazards and mindful of chemical compatibilities at all times
• Committed, flexible and pragmatic team player
• Professional approach
• Problem Solver
• Good time keeping
• Positive can do attitude

Knowledge:

• HNC / chemistry degree or equivalent
• Laboratory experience (water analysis) is desirable, but not essential (training will be provided)
• Knowledge of the Waste Frame Directive/ experience on analysis of hazardous waste is desirable, but not essential (training will be provided)
• IT literate