Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste) Grays, Essex 34-38K dependent on experience Our client, a leading provider of hazardous waste management services, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Chemist for its operations in Grays, Essex. In this role you will carry out a variety of duties to enable the smooth running of the Hazardous Waste Laboratory. This will include logging and coordinating all samples and performing laboratory tests. Key duties and responsibilities: Take samples of routine wastes arriving at the Transfer Station Log all samples, record results, monitor and read samples sent to 3rd party labs Use of laboratory equipment which will include XRF, FTIR, Photometry, Closed Cup Flash point and Bomb calorimeter Look after and maintain the Laboratory equipment to a good standard Keep the laboratory tidy Ensure samples tested are kept and stored so they can be retrieved easily Organise disposal of old samples no longer needed Test unknown wastes for purposes of pricing and classification Test known wastes to confirm waste acceptance and flag any non-conformances Support the sales team with chemical knowledge and test results Read labs results and classify waste Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and that Lab PPE requirements are adhered to Other duties may include: Classification of wastes Pricing of wastes leaving site Providing disposal costs for quotes for new enquiries at the Transfer