Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.We are Sustainability in Action — our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.Why choose Republic?Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:
We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.
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:Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):Bonus - MIP, 10% AnnualRewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible 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).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.Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.