Laboratory Supervisor Hazardous Waste

About the role

Ensures the safe and efficient daily operation of the landfill laboratory, in coordination with the laboratory manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensures laboratory operations and data meet quality control objectives.
• Adheres to waste analysis plan and RCRA regulations as it pertains to analysis and testing.
• Reviews special waste to determine acceptability for hazardous waste disposal.
• Performs routine laboratory functions as assigned.
• Facilitates the receipt of materials for treatment and disposal in compliance with WM policies and procedures, including state and federal guidelines.
• Identifies appropriate treatment and disposal methodologies to be utilized at the facility for the specific waste.
• Oversees laboratory personnel, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Ensures that the health and safety of the employees and environment is maximized.
• Works with other supervisors/managers to coordinate services and keep them informed as issues arise.
• Keeps laboratory manager fully informed of all problems or matters requiring their attention.
• Makes personal contact with customers and assists them with questions and/or concerns as appropriate.
• Ensures safety, cleanliness and organization of laboratory work area and related storage areas.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Chemistry, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
• 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan and company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.