Field Chemist: Hazardous Waste & Lab Pack Pro

Arcwood Environmental; East Liverpool (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Field Chemist to support regional projects with field dispatching and on-site lab packing responsibilities. Emphasizes safety, proper chemical segregation, and clear communication with client sites.

Qualifications include an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2+ years in lab packing or environmental waste; a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat within 6 months. Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of lab packing or environmental waste experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain Class B CDL with Hazmat within 6 months.
• Clean MVR as per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices at all times.
• Assists in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class and packs compatible materials in appropriate containers and prepares for transportation; completes necessary paperwork for each job.
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and educational sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Adheres to proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.
• Develops good customer relations by effectively communicating with site points of contact and others at customer location / site.
• Appropriately directs Field Technicians / Drivers who are assisting with waste collection.
• Maintains an introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management / assessment and cylinder handling.
• Maintains the ability to travel to support outside locations as needed.
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.

Skills

Health & Safety

Site communication

Documentation

Team guidance

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Field Chemist to support regional projects with field dispatching and on-site lab packing responsibilities. Emphasizes safety, proper chemical segregation, and clear communication with client sites.

Qualifications include an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and 2+ years in lab packing or environmental waste; a valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat within 6 months. Occasional travel required.