Environmental Field Chemist: Hazardous Waste & Fieldwork

TRADEBE; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401k Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

TRADEBE is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to launch your career in a field-based role within the environmental services industry. This hands-on position involves identifying, packaging, and labeling hazardous waste for safe transport and disposal in a safety-first environment.

Responsibilities include processing regulatory documentation, unpacking materials at plant locations, sampling contents, and driving a 26‑ft box truck after CDL hazmat approval.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
• Previous lab packing experience preferred but not required
• Basic understanding of, or interest in learning, hazardous waste regulations
• Must be able and willing to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Able to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check
• Willing and able to travel and wear a full-face respirator

Responsibilities

• Classify, identify, package, and label hazardous waste for safe transportation and disposal
• Process required documentation to meet environmental regulations and internal procedures
• Unpack hazardous materials at plant locations when needed
• Sample and analyze container contents
• Use internal software systems to research, record, and manage data
• Drive a 26‑ft box truck once a Class B CDL is obtained
• Remote-open and stabilize high‑hazard chemicals (for advanced chemists)
• Follow all regulatory, safety, and company policies to support a compliant, environmentally responsible workplace

Education

High school diploma

Chemistry degree preferred

Environmental Science background preferred

Job description

TRADEBE is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to launch your career in a field-based role within the environmental services industry. This hands-on position involves identifying, packaging, and labeling hazardous waste for safe transport and disposal in a safety-first environment.

Responsibilities include processing regulatory documentation, unpacking materials at plant locations, sampling contents, and driving a 26‑ft box truck after CDL hazmat approval.