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Ross Environmental Services, Inc.
Lab Pack Chemist
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What they do
An Environmental Field Chemist samples, tests and assists with the clean up of hazardous materials at field sites. Ensures the safe handling and transport of hazardous chemicals and environmental regulatory compliance.
$49,846 / year median in Ohio
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions Assists with the safe, compliant and profitable development of our Field Service Program. Ensures all safety requirements are met or exceeded and adheres to all company procedures. Practices and follows lab pack safety and operations SOP's and all other Field Service Operating Procedures. Operates with minimal supervision and is required to use expertise and experience to make decisions regarding the safe and compliant shipment, handling and processing of lab packs. Completes chemical inventories and able to segregate materials on paper (paper pack) according to their physical properties, chemical properties, and DOT and EPA regulations. Accurately communicate instructions regarding the hazards of material being managed to other who will be handling or receiving the waste materials. Performs lab packing at customer sites in accordance with governmental health and safety guidelines and customer policies. Works with customers and Ross technical staff to reconcile additional materials being added to projects. Maintains all paperwork necessary to track and invoice projects and assists with the cleanliness and general upkeep of all work areas. Supports the RIS Field Services Manager with performing Field Services at customer locations, segregating chemicals for lab packing and by serving as a backup to Customer Service in preparing manifests and Waste Product Surveys. Plays a significant role in achieving AOP objectives. Performs as a Customer Service Chemist for approving lab packs as necessary. Performs fingerprint testing in the field as necessary. Operates light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, vacuum equipment, oil spill booms, generators, skid steers, etc. Engages in strenuous physical activity including lifting, pulling and pushing heavy objects including 55-gallon drums. Works in indoor and outdoor areas with potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces or areas of low clearance. May serve as a technician in the field, ensuring materials are properly vacuumed, sampled, manifested, segregated, packaged, shipped and to perform industrial services in a safe and compliant manner. Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed and in accordance with safety policies and procedures. Daily use of advanced PC and business computer applications, telephone conferencing and e-mail. Understands both