Chemist or Chemical Engineer (Waste Management) | Chemikerin oder Chemiker/Chemieingenieurin oder Chemieingenieur (w/m/d)

RWTH Aachen

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jul 1, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves providing expert chemical guidance and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations within the university's waste and hazardous materials management department. The successful candidate will advise institutes on handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous waste, classify potential hazards, and assign waste codes. A key part of the job includes monitoring adherence to relevant laws and permits, particularly those related to the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and incident prevention. The position requires active participation in organizing operational procedures to maintain disposal safety and involves deputizing for the head of the waste management unit. This is an attractive opportunity for a professional with a strong understanding of hazardous substances and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Environmental Protection and/or Waste Management Technology, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in waste management or hazardous materials handling
  • Leadership experience (advantageous)
  • Experience in optimizing process flows

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Not specified