Field Environmental Chemist — Customer Sites

Clean Harbors; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Growth and development opportunities

Company paid training and tuition Reim

Job summary

Clean Harbors in La Porte, TX is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste at client sites. This entry-level role involves lab pack support, HHW collections, and lab moves as part of a customer-facing team.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and on-site operations across plants, labs, and customer facilities; CDL-B with hazmat may be required within 6 months, with comprehensive benefits after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license.
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Comply with OSHA respiratory protection standards (facial hair rules).

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste per regulations.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, manifests, and disposal notifications.
• Inspect staging areas, storage drums, and labeling for compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Perform at customer sites daily, including HHW collections and lab moves.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with DOT and safety rules.
• Ensure final project approvals and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Driving

Education

College experience in chemistry, business or other science related background

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Job description

Clean Harbors in La Porte, TX is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste at client sites. This entry-level role involves lab pack support, HHW collections, and lab moves as part of a customer-facing team.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and on-site operations across plants, labs, and customer facilities; CDL-B with hazmat may be required within 6 months, with comprehensive benefits after 30 days.