Environmental Field Chemist I — Waste & Field Operations

Republic Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist I to work indoors and outdoors at customer sites. Help ensure safety standards, properly package materials according to regulations, and maintain up-to-date documentation for hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste removal services.

You will collect and characterize waste, assist with transportation, and prepare required paperwork. Travel to customer locations is expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of chemistry principles and practices.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain MVR per policy.
• Ability to pass respirator fit test certification.
• Ability to regularly lift or move objects weighing 40 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Collect, characterize & package customer waste for disposal.
• Assist in safely transporting customer waste per federal regulations.
• Help with paperwork: packing lists, waste labels, shipping documents.
• Provide onsite support at customer locations (inspections, waste collection, inventory).
• Collaborate to identify suspected contents via field screening procedures.

Skills

Waste sampling

Regulatory knowledge

Safety compliance

Chemistry basics

Communication

Travel willing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or environmental science

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist I to work indoors and outdoors at customer sites. Help ensure safety standards, properly package materials according to regulations, and maintain up-to-date documentation for hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste removal services.

You will collect and characterize waste, assist with transportation, and prepare required paperwork. Travel to customer locations is expected as part of this role.