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Job Summary

We are seeking a Chemist for our client who will be responsible for overseeing routine inspections of hazardous waste areas and supporting compliance with environmental and workplace safety regulations. The role involves the coordination of hazardous waste collection, segregation, and preparation for shipment and disposal, as well as performing chemical identification and waste characterization activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of hazardous waste accumulation and storage areas.
• Support compliance efforts related to environmental, transportation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Coordinate the collection, segregation, and preparation of hazardous waste streams for shipment and disposal.
• Assist with chemical identification, compatibility reviews, and waste characterization activities.
• Consolidate chemical materials from laboratories, production areas, and storage locations when appropriate.
• Verify proper labeling, marking, and documentation of waste containers.
• Maintain inventory levels for safety equipment, labels, shipping supplies, and compliance materials.
• Track waste generation and storage activities to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Support inventory management and general housekeeping of waste handling areas.
• Follow established operating procedures, safety protocols, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to waste management activities.
• Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding of hazardous waste handling, chemical safety, or environmental operations.
• Knowledge of environmental and workplace safety regulations is preferred.
• Experience working with chemical waste, laboratory packing, waste profiling, or material handling is a plus.
• Familiarity with waste collection programs, chemical segregation, and accumulation area management is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals and industrial materials.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with applicable endorsements within six months of hire.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required personal protective equipment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work onsite during scheduled hours.

Skills

• Technical skills in hazardous waste handling and chemical safety.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and industrial materials.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

This position requires compliance with all applicable regulations and established company safety protocols.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.