Environmental Field Chemist I

Republic Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services seeks an Environmental Field Chemist I to work indoors and outdoors at client sites, ensuring safety, proper waste packaging per regulations, and updated documentation. You will assist with hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste removal services, supporting the team across multiple sites.

The role requires a chemistry or environmental science background, knowledge of regulations, and a readiness to travel to customer locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations.
• DOT and RCRA experience preferred.
• Ability to perform proper waste sampling; create accurate waste characterizations and profiles; address difficult situations; utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; problem solve.
• Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, procedures, regulations; respond to inquiries.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations.
• Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect, characterize & package customer waste for final disposal.
• Assist in safely transporting customer waste per Federal regulations.
• Assist with customer paperwork including Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents.
• Participate in onsite support at customer locations (inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping & outbound waste shipments).
• Collaborate to identify suspected contents via Field Screens.

Skills

Waste sampling

Waste characterization

Data reporting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Equivalent experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Environmental Field Chemist I role works both indoors and outdoors at various customer sites as an emerging partner to the team to ensure safety standards, package the materials based on required regulations and maintain updated documentation. Responsible for assisting with hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste removal services.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for collecting, characterizing & packaging customer waste for final disposal. Assists in safely transporting customer waste in accordance with all Federal regulations. Assists with customer paperwork including but not limited to: Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents. Participates in onsite support at customer locations such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping & outbound waste shipments. Collaborates with team to identify suspected contents via internal sampling procedures & categorization tests, i.e., "Field Screens".

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent experience. Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations. DOT and RCRA experience preferred. Ability to perform proper waste sampling; create accurate waste characterizations and profiles; address difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; problem solve. Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries. Demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members. Willingness to travel to customer locations. Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic knowledge of chemistry principles and practices. Must have a valid drivers license and maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards. Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification. Ability to regularly lift or move object weighing 40lbs or more.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

EEO STATEMENT:

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

STRATEGY:

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers. Recycling and Waste We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs. Environmental Solutions Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. Sustainability Innovation Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth. The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America. Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

RECENT RECOGNITION:

Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies CDP Discloser Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies Great Place to Work Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global Why Work With Us Republic Services is a place where your effort is always appreciated and your teammates always have your back. When you give us your best, we give you ours. We’re constantly investing in new tools and technology that allow you to do your job safely and effectively. We offer plenty of opportunities to learn and grow within your role. And when we say “Sustainability in Action,” we mean it. Together, we’re leaving the world better than we found it through the work we do every day. Are you in? Keep reading to learn more about the position we’re hiring for.