Environmental Field Chemist

Synerfac is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist for our client in Rockville, MD. Our client is an industry leader in offering a complete spectrum of environmental services for all who are required to properly characterize and manage hazardous materials and waste.The Field Chemist is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing waste disposal operations, and responding to hazardous materials incidents. This is a Blue-collar chemist position not a research and development / lab position. - Managing crews and teams on-site- Training and mentoring new staff- Segregation and lab packing of chemicals waste in accordance with company guidelines, EPA, DOT regulations, and disposal site protocols, management of labpack teams- Pour off / consolidation of Flammable, Combustible, Corrosive, and Toxic materials- Hazardous waste pickup at customer locations- Take part in hazardous waste compliance audits, prepare reports, validate data- Operating various types of monitoring devices such as, PIDs, Ox and LEL monitors, Mercury vapor analyzer and others- Site visits to conduct chemical inventories, and providing information relating to the job- Various paperwork corresponding to the assignment to include : field reports, lab pack sheets, profiles, manifests, land ban forms, chain of custody, and vehicle check sheets- Performing drum deliveries and pickups- Loading trucks for the next day"s operations, and restocking used PPE, kits and equipment- Perform varying levels of service at customer sites including project management- Decontamination of laboratories, and facilities, sampling- Packaging and relocation of chemicals to and from customer sites- Inventory and control and cleaning of company storage areas and vehicles- Responding to emergency incidents involving hazardous materials and performing risk analysis to determine the boundaries / zones, proper personal protective equipment, mitigation, clean up and packaging per protocols and preparing ER reports- EH&S, environmental project work at local client sites- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry / Environmental Science / Natural Science or equivalent experience- 40-hour HAZWOPER Required - Experience as a Field Chemist, performing "labpacks" and other DOT related functions, writing hazardous waste manifests and waste management and collection in satellite accumulation (SAA) and central storage (CS) areas in MD, DC and VA- Laboratory or healthcare work experience / knowledge of laboratory health & safety standards and hazard communication requirements- Must be able to handle & move drums of at least 250 - 450 pounds - Required to fulfill annual physical & vaccinations requirements : Flu Shots, TB skin test, COVID 19 and others as required.- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required. #ZRNV