Hazardous Waste Field Chemist

Clean Harbors; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Company provided vehicles

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is looking for entry-level Chemical Handlers to join our safety-conscious team in San Jose. The role involves waste pickups, packaging, labeling, and identifying unknown chemicals at multiple customer sites with walking and active work.

We offer training, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities for growth. You will work with CHOICE software and follow strict safety procedures in a dynamic field service environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• CDL Class B preferred or willing to obtain.
• Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform waste pickups at labs as needed.
• Package and label waste products and other materials.
• Identify unknown chemicals when encountered.
• Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas for housekeeping and compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste for disposal.
• Ensure quality control of stored and shipped waste materials.
• Complete required manifests and tracking paperwork.
• Utilize CHOICE waste management software to manage waste programs.

Skills

High School diploma

Valid driver s license

CDL Class B (preferred)

Background check/drug test willingness

Chemistry knowledge a plus

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry or Environmental Science (a plus)

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for entry-level Chemical Handlers to join our safety-conscious team in San Jose. The role involves waste pickups, packaging, labeling, and identifying unknown chemicals at multiple customer sites with walking and active work.

We offer training, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities for growth. You will work with CHOICE software and follow strict safety procedures in a dynamic field service environment.