Lab Chemist

 A great opportunity to work with a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Description

In this position you’ll be responsible for completing analysis of the waste stream samples per SOPs and waste analysis plan, inventory control for lab reagents, maintenance of the samples/instruments, data entry, analytical equipment usage, associated filing and administrative activities within the laboratory

Primary Responsibilities:

Follow permit requirements to collect and test compounds and samples, using applied methods techniques.Enter quantities, volumes and analytical results into waste management softwarePerform QA/QC analytical screening parameters as dictated by permit. Follow all approved Laboratory SOPsEnsure compliance with environmental health and safety standards including the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemical agents.Operating and maintain laboratory equipmentPerforms other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in chemistry or biologyAbility to work in team and fast paced environmentAbility to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both verbally and in writingPeriods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerAbility to stand for prolonged periods while conducting lab testsAbility to lift 50 pounds throughout the workday Ability to complete 40-hour OSHA training with 8-hour refresher courses

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years Bench experience in analytical chemistryKnowledge OSHA Regulations2+ years experience in Hazardous Waste Industry

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reno,NV.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.