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Chemical Hygiene Environmental Chemist

Employer
Apex Systems
Location
Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 1, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Permitting
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Apex Systems is looking for a Responsibilities near Pittsburgh, PA. Incumbent will be responsible for managing practices and serving as the TSCA Coordinator.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage practices
    • Bi-annual Fume Hood Face Velocity
    • Annual Glove Box Inspection and
    • Monitoring ( and noise)
    • Spills (spill kit inspections, cleanup and disposal)
    • Conduct related 5S Inspections
    • Identify and select proper PPE for specific chemicals
    • Initial and annual training on Chemical Plan and Hazard Communication Plan for all team members
  • Serve as the TSCA Coordinator
    • Manage for any chemicals requiring R&D exemption or special associated with SNUR/SNUN or consent orders
    • Responsible for the 8c/8e allegation reporting
  • Manage the NCAP 2.0 (New Approval Process)
  • Manage the entry of chemicals into inventory and maintain the system for accuracy
    • info
    • Regulatory (including satisfying all annual reporting )
    • properties
    • location
    • Periodic inventory
  • Manage import and export of all chemicals, materials, samples to and from ITC and guide Shipping/Receiving Clerk on the actual shipments from the ITC
  • Procure and restock chemicals as needed
  • Train new team members on chemical and responsibilities (Team Member on-boarding)
  • Address management of change of chemicals in the ITC
  • Print and apply required labeling for all chemical containers as applicable
    • GHS (required)
    • Regulatory classification (required)
    • Expiration (required)
    • Peroxide former (required when applicable)
  • Store chemicals in appropriate locations and equipment according to info
  • Manage all SDS documents and update as needed
  • Manage liquid and solid waste streams and disposal process along with conducting weekly inspections of all waste accumulation areas
  • Manage disposal of old chemicals and samples
  • Manage the off-boarding of team members leaving the company - reassignment of chemicals, samples, processes and equipment
  • Manage training of new team members on chemical and assist with regulatory as needed
  • Manage Respiratory at the ITC
    • Selection of proper respirator and cartridge
    • Medical clearances (initial and annual)
    • Fit (initial and annual)
    • Training
  • Conduct periodic reviews to determine air (emissions) and water permitting for the ITC
  • representative on the Facility Aspect Identification Team
    • Verify risks are Identified for all processes and equipment
    • Identify risks for all new processes and equipment during the NER or MOC process
    • Conduct annual review of the aspects along with the team
  • representative on the Sustainability Team
    • Manage ITC (Sequoia and OMEX) including team member and janitorial training
    • Manage (Ravago and Hydroblox)
  • representative on the Facility Crisis Management Team
  • Manage the process for "other" waste streams
    • Municipal
    • Residual
    • Universal
  • Assist in the creation of Safe Job and Safe Operating procedures


Required:
  • BS degree in Engineering or or equivalent with strong background preferred.
  • 3-10 years' experience with EPA regulations (water, waste and air) with knowledge of desired.
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Ability to assist with research projects in the is a plus
  • Must have a proactive approach to working safely in a R&D type environment.


If interested, please send resumes to nranallo@apexsystems.com or apply at apexsystems.com

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178

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