Environmental Field Chemist I: Waste Sampling & Safety

Republic Services; York Haven (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

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 both indoors and outdoors at client sites, ensuring safety standards and proper packaging according to regulations. The role supports hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste removal services.

The position involves collecting and characterizing waste, assisting with transportation, and handling related documentation while traveling to customer locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations; DOT/RCRA preferred.
• Ability to perform waste sampling and produce accurate characterizations; problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations.
• Hold or pass 40-hour HAZWOPER (8-hour refresher).

Responsibilities

• Collect, characterize & package customer waste for final disposal.
• Assist in safely transporting customer waste in accordance with all Federal regulations.
• Assist with customer paperwork including Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents.
• Participate in onsite support at customer locations (inspections, waste collection, inventory management, etc.).
• Collaborate with team to identify suspected contents via sampling procedures & categorization tests.

Skills

Chemistry fundamentals

Waste sampling

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Travel willingness

HAZWOPER certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or environmental science

Tools

MS Office

LIMS / data systems

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist I to work both indoors and outdoors at client sites, ensuring safety standards and proper packaging according to regulations. The role supports hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste removal services.

The position involves collecting and characterizing waste, assisting with transportation, and handling related documentation while traveling to customer locations as needed.