Environmental Field Chemist

The Planet Group; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and advancement program

Competitive pay raises

Open to recent graduates with no experience

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking an entry-level Environmental Field Chemist in Telford, Pennsylvania. This position involves sorting and transporting waste materials, ensuring safety and compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates should have a four-year degree in Science or Environmental studies or equivalent experience. The company offers comprehensive training, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement, including up to $35/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Science or Environmental majors preferred; or 2+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws is essential.
• Experience in lab packing or environmental waste handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Provide lab packing services while adhering to RCRA and DOT compliance.
• Sample and characterize customer waste as necessary.
• Assist in segregating chemicals and preparing them for transportation.
• Travel to various sites for lab pack services and engage with clients.
• Supervise Field Technicians/Drivers in waste collection.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of environmental laws

Education

Four-year college degree in Science or Environmental majors

Job description

Starting Pay: Up to $24/hr for entry level (Recent graduates)

Up to $35/hr for strong waste experience

Contact to Hire - 9 months or sooner

• Extensive training and advancement program including pay raises
• Open to recent graduates with no experience

Our Client is looking for a entry level Environmental Field Chemist. They will be responsible for sorting, and transporting materials and waste. Will ensure compatibility and safety processes at all time for each job and lab pack services provided to customers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Provide Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance with applicable RCRA and DOT regulations and with established company SOP’s
• Sample and characterize customer waste, when necessary
• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job.
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting materials.
• Develop good client relations by effectively communicating with Customers.
• Directs Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Introductory knowledge of high hazard materials management /assessment and cylinder handling.

Education

Four-year college degree (Science or environmental majors preferred) or 2+years related experience required.

Experience

Prior lab packing or environmental waste experience preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities

This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function. Good knowledge and understanding of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services Industry. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts.