Environmental Field Chemist: On-Site, Client-Facing

Clean Harbors; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste at client sites. The role involves travel, lab-pack support, HHW collections, and customer-facing duties, with extensive safety and regulatory compliance. Training is provided, and the position offers growth into management roles.

This entry-level management track supports a career path across 200+ branches, with opportunities to advance after 18–36 months of learning and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Complete background check, drug test, and physical as required by position.
• Facial hair standards for respirator use under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.34.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is priority in all tasks.
• Prepare packing labels, manifests, and disposal notifications.
• Inspect staging, storage areas for housekeeping and compliance.
• Inspect drums for leaks, labeling, and compliance.
• Package waste chemicals for disposal and shipment to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Driver's license

CDL B hazmat

Physical ability

Education

Chemistry or Natural Science degree

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste at client sites. The role involves travel, lab-pack support, HHW collections, and customer-facing duties, with extensive safety and regulatory compliance. Training is provided, and the position offers growth into management roles.

This entry-level management track supports a career path across 200+ branches, with opportunities to advance after 18–36 months of learning and performance.