Field Chemist: Hazardous Waste & Lab Packing

Arcwood Environmental, LLC; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental, LLC is seeking a Field Chemist to sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste while upholding safety standards. The role reports to the Field Office and travels to regional projects, then returns to the office daily.

You will help segregate chemicals, pack materials, and perform lab pack services, while maintaining strong customer relations and adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience if no degree.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months.
• Ability to pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks to company standards.
• Due to exposure to hazardous materials, must be clean shaven to don respirator.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by following policies and safe practices.
• Assists in chemical segregation by hazard class and packs compatible materials for transport.
• Determines and loads supplies for jobs; travels to sites for lab pack services.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Adheres to placarding and load segregation requirements for hazardous materials transport.
• Develops customer relations by communicating with site contacts at customer locations.
• Directs Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Maintains knowledge of high-hazard materials management and cylinder handling.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Hazardous materials handling

Laboratory packing experience

Valid Driver’s License

Hazmat CDL readiness

Customer communication

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Arcwood Environmental, LLC is seeking a Field Chemist to sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste while upholding safety standards. The role reports to the Field Office and travels to regional projects, then returns to the office daily.

You will help segregate chemicals, pack materials, and perform lab pack services, while maintaining strong customer relations and adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.