CleanPack Chemist

Clean Harbors; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a qualified CleanPack Chemist for an on-site role in Mason, MI. You will handle, identify, and classify hazardous and non-hazardous materials for proper packaging and disposal, performing field sampling and testing, and ensuring precise labeling and documentation.

You will work across customer locations and company facilities, supporting emergency response and special projects while collaborating with operations, transportation and safety teams to sustain a safe

Qualifications

• Laboratory skills for handling, sampling and testing chemical materials in field and facility environments.
• Quality control to verify labeling, documentation, packaging and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical skills to identify chemical properties, assess risks and determine disposal/treatment.
• R&D abilities to support process improvements and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Handle, identify and classify hazardous and non-hazardous materials for packaging and disposal.
• Perform field sampling and testing; ensure accurate labeling and documentation.
• Inspect, sort and prepare materials for transport at customer locations and facilities.
• Support emergency response or special projects as needed.
• Collaborate with operations, transportation and safety teams to maintain safety and improve waste management processes.

Skills

Laboratory Skills

Quality Control

Analytical Skills

R&D

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Company Description

Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services, supporting a wide range of industries including chemical, manufacturing, and government agencies. The company delivers comprehensive solutions such as hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors is the largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil in North America and a major provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial, and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, the company operates across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, offering team members the opportunity to contribute to essential environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Role Description

The CleanPack Chemist is a full-time, on-site role based in Mason, MI, responsible for handling, identifying, and classifying hazardous and non-hazardous materials for proper packaging and disposal. Day-to-day tasks include performing field sampling and testing, segregating and consolidating chemical waste, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves working in customer locations and company facilities to inspect, sort, and prepare materials for transport, as well as supporting emergency response or special projects as needed. The CleanPack Chemist collaborates with operations, transportation, and safety teams to maintain a safe work environment, optimize waste management processes, and provide high-quality service to customers.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Laboratory Skills for handling, sampling, and testing chemical materials in field and facility environments.
• Candidates should possess Quality Control capabilities to verify accurate labeling, documentation, packaging, and regulatory compliance.
• Candidates should possess Analytical Skills to identify chemical properties, assess risks, and determine appropriate disposal or treatment methods.
• Candidates should possess Research and Development (R&D) and Research abilities to support process improvements, solution development, and technical problem-solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations (e.g., RCRA, DOT, OSHA) and safe handling procedures for chemicals and industrial materials.
• Ability to work safely in industrial and field settings, including lifting, standing, and working in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and customers.