Environmental Field Chemist (Entry level)

The Planet Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and advancement program

CDL Class B raise

Recent graduates welcome

Per diem $59/day

Job summary

The Planet Group in Albany, NY seeks an entry-level Environmental Field Chemist to sort and transport materials and waste while ensuring safety and compliance for lab pack services.

Open to recent graduates with no experience. The role includes extensive training with pay raises, CDL Class B training with a raise after ~6 months, overnight travel 1–2 nights weekly and 1 full week monthly, and $59/day per diem plus covered travel costs.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused role requiring knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize Health & Safety by following policies and safe practices.
• Provide Lab Packing services at client sites with RCRA and DOT compliance.
• Sample and characterize customer waste as needed.
• Assist in segregating chemicals and packing appropriately for transport.
• Determine supplies and travel to sites for lab pack services.
• Assist in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Follow placarding and load segregation requirements during transport.
• Develop good client relations through effective communication.
• Direct Field Technicians/Drivers on waste collection.

Skills

Health & Safety

Waste handling

Client communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or environmental major

2+ years related experience

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Field Chemist (Entry Level)

Location: Albany, NY

Starting Pay: Up to $22/hr for entry level

Contact to Hire - 9 months or sooner

• Extensive training and advancement program including pay raises
• Training and raise upon obtaining CDL Class B $2/hr - Around 6 month mark
• Open to recent graduates with no experience
• Overnight travel - 1-2 nights ever week and 1 full week every month
• $59/day Per Diem plus covered travel costs

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.