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Chemist-Arlington, Oregon | Waste Management | Arlington, OR Waste Management, Inc., a Fortune 200 Company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. The Company is strongly committed to a foundation of financial strength, operating excellence and superior customer service. We offer a full range of environmental services to 22 million residential, industrial, municipal and commercial customers. Come and join our team! I. Job Summary Perform routine laboratory functions, as assigned, to facilitate the receipt of materials for treatment and disposal in compliance with the Waste Analysis Plan, the Part B Permit, corporate guidelines and state and federal regulations. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, utilizing such techniques as chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometer. Conducts research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter. Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests. Daily lab maintenance, cleaning glassware, general cleaning, lab packing of materials, and file maintenance. Maintain supply of reagents, standards and other lab supplies. Receive paperwork for incoming waste loads. Record information into Service Assistant Program (AS/400). Perform mandatory analysis including sample prep analysis, instrument and equipment maintenance, and QC of data. Sample prep for TCLP extraction, SET, cyanide, sulfide and PCB. Document and resolve discrepancies. Perform analysis in compliance with QA/QC Policy and Procedures. Compile records, analyze lab data. Knowledge of DOT, RCRA, TSCA and Oregon State regulations. Perform wet chemistry and chromatographic analysis, including sample prep analysis, instrument and equipment maintenance, and QC of data. Test determination on sales samples. Perform metals analysis including sample prep analysis, instrument and equipment maintenance, and QC of data. Supervise other laboratory employees. III. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. IV. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's or Associates Degree with equivalent experience in Chemistry, and three to five years of previous related experience. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements None required. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required None required. V. Work Environment The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job tasks are performed indoors, in climate controlled, well-ventilated lab facilities under artificial light. Personal protective equipment is provided and utilization is mandatory during the performance of many job tasks. Chemical exposure is controlled through the use of established safety practices, engineering controls, and extensive employee training. From everyday collection to environmental protection, Think Green, Think Waste Management! Waste Management is proud to be a diverse and equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To learn more about our Fortune 200 Company go to: http://www.wm.com To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://wm.contacthr.com/12676572 or submit your resume and salary requirements through our homepage at https://wm.recruitmax.com/MAIN/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=7228&szCareerPortalID=150&szUniqueCareerPortalID=c1dddf7b-df3a-462e-86fe-366a841b1155