Field Chemist & Environmental Compliance Lead

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Chemist to serve as the technical lead for chemical characterization, hazardous waste determinations, transportation compliance, and regulatory oversight.

This role supports the lifecycle of hazardous, mixed, and laboratory chemical disposition activities, working indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites. This is not a laboratory-based chemist position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, natural science, or related field.
• Previous lab packing experience preferred.
• Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations (DOT and RCRA).
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Able to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check.
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL.
• Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (with 8-hour refresher) or pass course on hire.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism with customers and team members.
• Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification.
• Ability to regularly lift or move objects weighting 40 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead chemical characterization activities for laboratory chemicals and unknown materials.
• Verify chemical identities using knowledge, data, and observations.
• Make hazardous waste determinations under RCRA.
• Coordinate with disposal facilities and transportation providers.
• Prepare waste profiles and disposal documentation.
• Review shipping papers, manifests, and Bills of Lading.
• Conduct DOT pre-shipment peer reviews.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, DOE, and state regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles as required.
• Input data using company software.

Skills

Safety awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Field sampling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

CDL Class B

HAZWOPER training

Job description

Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Chemist to serve as the technical lead for chemical characterization, hazardous waste determinations, transportation compliance, and regulatory oversight.

This role supports the lifecycle of hazardous, mixed, and laboratory chemical disposition activities, working indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites. This is not a laboratory-based chemist position.