Field Chemist

Apex Systems, LLC; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Field Chemist to join our Environmental Services team. This field-based role handles hazardous and non-hazardous materials, traveling to client sites to ensure safe packaging, transportation, and compliance with EPA/DOT regulations.

This position suits professionals who prefer outdoor work and want to lead small teams in the field while maintaining detailed documentation and strong customer relations. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• In lieu of a degree: minimum of 2+ years of related experience.
• 1+ years of experience in lab packing or environmental waste is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across industrial, laboratory, and educational environments.
• Identify, sort, and segregate chemicals by hazard class.
• Perform lab packing and prepare materials for safe transportation.
• Characterize unknown or mixed waste streams onsite.
• Manage high-hazard materials, including cylinder handling.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Independent field leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science

2+ years relevant experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Seeking a Field Chemist to join an Environmental company.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Field Chemist to join our Environmental Services team. This is a hands-on, field-based role responsible for the safe handling, sorting, packaging, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy working outside of a traditional lab setting and thrive in dynamic, customer-facing environments. You will travel to client sites, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and play a critical role in delivering safe and efficient waste management services.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations

• Travel to customer sites across industrial, laboratory, and educational environments
• Identify, sort, and segregate chemicals by hazard class
• Perform lab packing and prepare materials for safe transportation
• Characterize unknown or mixed waste streams onsite
• Manage high-hazard materials, including cylinder handling

Safety & Compliance

• Strictly adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, DOT, etc.)
• Properly label, package, and document materials for transportation
• Maintain accurate documentation, including manifests, LDRs, and billing documents

Logistics & Execution

• Prepare and transport supplies needed for field projects
• Ensure proper placarding and load segregation during transport
• Utilize internal systems (e.g., HP system) to review waste streams and documentation
• Communicate effectively with site contacts and stakeholders
• Provide updates on project progress and address customer inquiries
• Build strong, professional relationships at customer locations

Leadership & Development

• Direct and support Field Technicians and Drivers
• Assist in training and mentoring Field Chemist I and II team members
• Support proposal preparation at an introductory level

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field (required)
• In lieu of a degree: Minimum of 2+ years of related experience
• 1+ years of experience in lab packing or environmental waste

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong understanding of hazardous materials handling and safety practices
• Ability to learn and apply environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and lead small teams in the field

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [emailprotected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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