Environmental Field Chemist

Clean Harbors; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Company provided vehicles andEquipment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors is hiring an entry-level Chemical Handler to join our safety-focused team in Alabama. Training begins with an in-person academy out of state, with travel, lodging, and per diem provided. Expect hands-on work handling waste, labeling, and ensuring compliance at labs and facilities.

The role offers pathways for career advancement and comprehensive benefits after onboarding. We value safety, reliability, and a commitment to learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge preferred.
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science a plus;
• Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Make waste pickups at labs as needed.
• Package and label waste products and other materials.
• Identify unknown chemicals when encountered.
• Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas for housekeeping/compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Ensure quality control of waste materials stored and shipped.
• Complete required manifests and tracking paperwork.
• Use CHOICE waste management software to manage waste programs.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Background check willingness

Prior chemical handling experience

Chemistry knowledge preferred

Education

High School diploma

BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science a plus

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for Chemical Handlers to join our safety conscious team!

• Do you enjoy...
• Learning and applying knowledge about science and chemistry?
• Working directly with customers?
• Staying active and on your feet?

This position requires attendance with an in-person Clean Harbors Academy out of State as part of your onboarding and training. Attendance is mandatory. Clean Harbors provides airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation to/from the Academy, breakfast and lunch, and a $38 nightly per diem. Academy training is paid at your normal rate. Candidates must be able to travel and attend the full 2 week Academy to be eligible for this position.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages and generous paid time off;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component;
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Company provided vehicles and equipment;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!

Responsibilities

InSite Chemists perform a wide range of tasks, including:

• Making waste pickups at labs as needed
• Packaging and labeling waste products and other materials
• Identifying unknown chemicals when they are encountered
• Performing inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for efficient and compliant disposal
• Overall quality control ofwastematerials being stored and shipped
• Completing required manifests and tracking paperwork
• Utilizing CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste programs.

This position is an entry level role, but many of our leaders started in this job! With safety as our top priority, you'll get the training and support to not only succeed at your job but advance your career.

Qualifications

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High School diploma
• Valid driver's license
• Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge preferred
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science a plus;
• Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Come help us save the world!

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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