Lab Chemist - 2nd Shift

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: East Chicago, IN
• Schedule/Shift: Mon-Fri, 2nd shift, 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Paid Weekly

What will you do? Make an impact!

As a Lab Chemist, you will perform routine laboratory duties including testing samples received at Tradebe's plants, primarily involving hazardous waste and chemicals. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of chemicals, hazardous materials, and general chemistry.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Follow all regulations, standards, and internal policies to ensure Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EPA testing methods and requirements.
• Conduct all analytical testing, including pH, moisture content, oxidation, and titration.
• Process waste samples daily, including but not limited to fuel compatibility, bomb calorimetry, GC analysis, and metals analysis.
• Perform daily calibration of laboratory equipment such as calorimeters, pH meters, GC-MS, and GC-FID.
• Provide expertise in instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair as needed.
• Provide additional support in standards preparation, record-keeping, and other general laboratory duties as assigned.
• Properly dispose of laboratory-generated wastes.
• Maintain adequate laboratory supplies.
• Keep the laboratory area clean, safe, and well-organized.

Do you have what it takes?

• HS Diploma or equivalent required. BS degree preferred
• Willingness to work in an industrial setting with limited outdoor exposure and handle hazardous and non-hazardous wastes using appropriate PPE.
• Ability to wear a face respirator when needed.