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ID #43721099
State Pennsylvania
City Universitypark
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Apex Systems
Showed 2022-06-30
Date 2022-06-29
Deadline 2022-08-28
Category Et cetera
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Field Chemist

Pennsylvania, Universitypark, 16802 Universitypark USA

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Job#: 1257522

Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a Field Chemist to work in the area around State College, PA. This is a 6 month contract to start with the opportunity to convert to a permanent employee with positive performance reviews. Upon starting this position, candidates will train closer to the Pittsburgh, PA area for 1-3 months, M-F to learn the business and corresponding processes. After successful completion of the Field Chemist training program, the selected candidate will then return to work full time in the State College area. During the initial training period, all expenses will be covered, including food and housing.

Job Duties:

The Field Chemist will be responsible for sorting, and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste. This individual will ensure compatibility and safety processes at all times for each job and lab pack services provided to customers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
  • Assist in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job.
  • Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.
  • Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
  • Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.
  • Develop good client relations by effectively communicating with Customers.
  • Direct Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
  • Introductory knowledge of high hazard materials management /assessment and cylinder handling.
  • Approve lab pack inventories for incineration and third party disposal.
  • Work with Account Reps to prepare disposal quotes.
  • Work with customers to resolve loose and lab pack discrepancies.
  • Travel and overnight stays may be required.
Requirements:
  • College Degree in a science specialty. Chemistry, Biology, or related preferred.
  • Must be open to traveling in the local State College, PA area
  • Some knowledge of DOT and EPA rules is a plus
  • Requires strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Requires advanced computer skills for the following: Word, Excel and Access.
  • Flexible work schedule. May require weekend and off shift work on occasion. Candidate would be given notice
  • Must possess exceptional customer service skills.
  • Fork truck experience, truck driving experience, Industrial experience are all a plus but not required.
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Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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