Environmental Field Chemist

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is hiring for the position of Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) in Baltimore, MD. This entry-level role involves handling, packing, and inspecting chemical waste in compliance with federal and state regulations across various customer sites.

Ideal candidates will possess a valid driver’s license, strong customer service skills, and a willingness to obtain necessary certifications. Clean Harbors provides comprehensive training and numerous growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical.
• Meet facial hair standards required by OSHA for positions requiring respirators.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, and manifests.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Strong customer service skills

CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Job description

Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) - Baltimore, MD

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position works both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and is responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab moves. This is a customer‑facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist is not a laboratory‑based chemist.

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Recruiting Pay range: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour, BOE
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401K with company match.
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all career stages.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
• Prepare computer‑generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications.
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills.
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including Fortune 500 companies.
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies.
• Conduct projects/jobs according to site‑specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
• Understand customer‑specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements.
• Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing.
• Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with our company's policies and procedure.
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements.
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Meet facial hair standards required by OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.34) for positions requiring respirators.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (e.g., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.).

Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry‑level position that serves as a launchpad for a career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning military personnel will find a great opportunity to leverage skills, experience, and training as they return to civilian life.

This position is an entry‑level management role. From this role, approximately 15 other positions can be promoted into within Clean Harbors. Many of our middle and senior management staff began in this role.

We will accelerate your training, so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career. You can work in any of our 200+ branch locations and can transfer internally. After successfully learning this position in approximately 18 to 36 months, you will have the opportunity to move into a Salary Management position.

Technical Services

• Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste at company‑owned facilities.
• Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment.
• Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.