Field Chemist

Ross Environmental Services, Inc.; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Job summary

Ross Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Services technician to perform lab packing and chemical handling at customer locations, primarily universities, hospitals, and laboratories.

You will identify, classify, package, and label hazardous waste for transportation and disposal, while preparing documentation and manifests for regulatory compliance. This field-based role requires working at various customer sites, with 40-50% local travel and occasional overnight out-of-state travel.

Qualifications

• Background in chemistry, environmental science, biology, hazardous materials, or related field.
• Experience in environmental services, hazardous waste, remediation, or laboratory operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab packing and chemical handling at customer locations.
• Identify, classify, package, and label chemical materials and hazardous waste.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, manifests, packing lists, labels, and other project paperwork.
• Travel to customer locations for projects and coordinate with Ross team.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Environmental science

Chemistry

Education

Chemistry or related field

Environmental/Earth Science related field

Job description

• Perform lab packing and chemical handling activities at customer locations, primarily at universities, hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, and similar organizations.
• Identify, classify, segregate, package, and label chemical materials and hazardous waste for transportation and disposal.
• Conduct chemical inventories and evaluate materials based on their physical and chemical characteristics.
• Ensure materials are handled in accordance with applicable DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, manifests, packing lists, labels, and other project paperwork.
• Sample and evaluate materials when necessary to determine appropriate handling and disposal methods.
• Inspect containers and work areas to ensure materials are properly packaged, labeled, stored, and ready for shipment.
• Communicate chemical hazards and handling requirements to customers, coworkers, and other personnel.
• Work with customers and Ross technical staff to address project needs and changes.
• Assist with environmental and industrial service activities as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow all required safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Support Field Services projects from preparation through completion.
• Travel to customer locations and work in a variety of environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates with a background in chemistry, environmental science, biology, hazardous materials, environmental services, or a related field . Equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.

Experience in environmental services, hazardous waste, remediation, laboratory operations, chemical handling, industrial services, or a similar field is a plus. Experience operating equipment or holding a CDL is also beneficial but not required.

What to Expect

This is a field-based position , with the majority of work performed at customer locations rather than in a traditional laboratory or office setting. Much of your work will take place at u niversities, hospitals, research facilities, laboratories, and other organizations that use and manage chemicals and hazardous materials.

You will work alongside customer personnel and Ross team members to safely manage chemical materials and prepare them for proper disposal or other approved handling.

The position involves:

• Working around chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling for extended periods.
• Working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Working around laboratory, healthcare, research, and industrial equipment.
• Traveling to customer locations for projects.
• Learning Ross's procedures, safety practices, EPA guidelines and regulatory requirements through on-the-job training and field experience.

Why Join Ross?

At Ross Incineration Services, safety, environmental responsibility, and customer service are at the center of what we do. Our Field Services team provides employees with the opportunity to build valuable experience in environmental services, hazardous materials management, chemical handling, and regulatory compliance.

This position offers the opportunity to develop technical and field experience while building a long-term career in the environmental services industry.

If you enjoy hands-on work, problem solving, working with customers, and applying your technical knowledge outside of a traditional laboratory setting, we encourage you to apply.

Travel Required

Yes . 40-50% local travel with once a month overnight out of state travel

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field.

Bachelors or better in Environmental and Earth Science or related field.

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