Senior Chemist/Hazardous Waste Characterization Specialist

Job Description

SC&A is seeking a Senior Chemist or Chemical Engineer with strong knowledge of the the characterization of solid and hazardous wastes per the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Candidates should have a BS, and ideally an MS, in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and be familiar with EPA's analytical protocols in SW-846, "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste: Physical/Chemical Methods". Candidates must be US Citizens, live in the United States, and have at least 10 years of experience. The proposed candidate should have experience analyzing and addressing technical and policy issues related to hazardous waste listings and characteristics, hazardous waste treatment technologies and treatment standards, and analytical methods used for waste testing and contaminated site cleanup.

Additional Responsibilities:

Provide regulatory support related to 40 CFR Parts 261 and 268

Participate in site visits, data collection, and investigations regarding environmental topics.

Review technical/program documents and applications.

Communicate with regulators on compliance issues

Interact with clients

Requirements

US Citizen

Ability to handle information confidentially

SC&A is an employee-owned company with headquarters in Arlington, VA and offices in Chapel Hill, NC and Germantown, MD. The company provides environmental and energy consulting services to the federal government, other government agencies, and commercial clients.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and a focus on client satisfaction.

SC&A benefits include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, basic personal accident insurance, access to a 529 saving plan, and basic life insurance. New full-time employees accrue a minimum of 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year (number of days is dependent on years of experience) and the company recognizes 11 holidays. Employees are eligible for a 401K and a profit-sharing plan that typically provides an amount equal to 5% of your salary directly into your 401K account. The company benefits are effective on your first day of employment.

SC&A does not accept third-party applications or agency inquiries. Phone calls are not accepted for any position.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. SC&A maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law. Candidates are required to pass a background screening prior to employment.

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