Republic Services

Chemist Lab Manager - Environmental Solutions

Republic Services • $94K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of management experience in a laboratory setting
  • Thorough knowledge of quality management standards like ISO and NELAC
  • In-depth understanding of hazardous waste treatment and industrial safety practices
  • Technical proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage all laboratory resources to ensure quality and compliance
  • Supervise and coordinate QA/QC protocols related to laboratory activities
  • Oversee laboratory safety and compliance with OSHA standards
  • Process waste acceptance information according to regulatory requirements
  • Implement workflow improvements and manage departmental resources

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full Job Description
SUMMARY: Manages laboratory resources to ensure safe, regulatory compliance and expeditious processing of technical information and analysis in support of site objectives. Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manages, maintains, and ensures compliance with all applicable Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols. This includes corporate, accreditation, and method requirements.
• Manages and ensures that the operations of the laboratory are accomplished within budget and to company, regulatory and industry standards
• Manages laboratory safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Manages programs efficiently to process routine waste acceptance information in compliance with WAP (Waste Analysis Plan) and good safety practices.
• Manages laboratory efforts related to waste pre-acceptance reviews, treatability studies, and related activities in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage laboratory to ensure procedures and practices are compliant with company policy and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Provides technical support to management and subordinates.
• Makes and implements recommendations for improvement in workflow.
• Forecast and control department resources.
• Maintains accreditation to certification bodies, when applicable.
• Maintains compliance with the corporate laboratory policies, training requirements, and audit program.
• Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee's level of work.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA)
Knowledgeable of chemistry principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing protocols. Employee must have thorough knowledge of quality management standards, including ISO and NELAC standards, in addition to complex regulations specific to the environmental waste industry, management principles and best practices, including; analysis, evaluation, research methods and strategies. Must be knowledgeable of current industrial safety practices, industrial hygiene, and of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations. Essential competencies to perform this job include analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills. Must be detail oriented and possess technical aptitude. Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment, and select effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures. Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications is essential.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $94,900.00 to $130,450.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 10% Annual

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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Learn more about Republic Services
Size
1,045 employees
Market Cap
$40.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$967.2 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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