Environmental Field Chemist

The Planet Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm seeks an Environmental Field Chemist in Indianapolis. This entry-level role includes extensive training and the opportunity for professional advancement. Focused on managing hazardous waste, the position offers a starting pay of $22/hr in a supportive team environment, ideal for recent graduates.

Benefits

Extensive training and advancement program

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a degree in Environmental Science or related.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.
• Ability to work both as a team member and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazardous waste inspections and audits for clients.
• Manage hazardous waste programs and documentation.
• Perform material handling and assist in spill responses.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer service

High-level communication

Material handling

Education

BS/BA in Environmental Science

Business-related degree

Job description

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Job Title: Environmental Field Chemist (Entry Level)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Starting Pay: $22/hr

Contact to Hire - 9 months or sooner

• Extensive training and advancement program including pay raises
• Open to recent graduates (2025)

Our client, who is one of the largest environmental services firms in North America is looking for Environmental Specialist to join their renowned team of professionals. They provide leading institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with diverse services and advice to assist them with compliance management.

As an Environmental Specialist you will support our clients by managing their hazardous waste programs & projects, utilizing state & federal regulations.

This is a labor-intensive role that requires a high-level of technical aptitude and the ability to deliver high-level customer service

Essential responsibilities and duties:

Technical

• Completion of on-boarding and Safety Training Development Program
• Safety equipment inspections
• Hazardous waste inspections
• Perform and document environmental health and safety (EHS) audits for clients
• Regularly preparing chemical and biological waste for shipment and disposal, including creation of all federal/state waste documents and managing the paperwork for the material
• Following any applicable state and federal regulations [Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) & Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations]
• Develop understanding of OSHA regulations as well as Health and Safety practices
• Monthly on-call responsibilities as part of our Emergency Response team

Hands-on:

• Material handling (e.g. transportation of materials within client sites as well as from client sites to transfer and/or end disposal facilities)
• Safe handling of hazardous waste containers on client sites, as well as loading/unloading of waste from vehicles
• Packaging and prepping of hazardous waste for shipment
• Spill response measures, including assessment of the spills and potentially leading the cleanup efforts
• Requires you to work 40+ hours per week and overtime is frequently required
• Professional attitude, high energy, and high-level communication skills required when dealing directly with client representatives
• High level of expertise (e.g. state/federal regulations, EHS standards, waste management procedures, etc.)
• Train clients on proper chemical safety and hazardous waste management
• Attending client operations meetings
• Training of new team member(s)

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Environmental Science or Business-related degree or relative Military experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as an individual

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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