Lab Chemist

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors located in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Lab Chemist to perform sample preparation and analyze samples to determine chemical properties, supporting chemical disposal operations in the Cleveland facility.

The role offers day training with a transition to 2nd shift (3:30pm–12am, Mon-Fri) and overtime as needed. Competitive hourly pay with shift differential and full-time benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or physical science required.
• 1-5 years hands-on laboratory experience with wet chemistry testing methods.
• Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, and titration preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintains a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA regulations and company protocols.
• Performs analysis of samples following prescribed procedures and resolves minor problems.
• Calibrates and utilizes instrumentation.
• Maintains equipment and suggests solutions to problems.
• Completes all analysis paperwork neatly and timely.
• Ensures all work meets QA/QC guidelines.
• Manages supplies and proper housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Manages waste generated from analytical procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or physical science

Tools

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Titration

Job description

Clean Harbors located in Cleveland, OH is looking to add a Lab Chemist to our team. Our Lab Chemist is responsible for sample preparation, the analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties. This position will support our chemical disposal operation in the Cleveland facility.

Shift: Day shift for training; then will switch to 2nd shift 3:30pm-12am Mon-Fri. OT and Saturdays as needed.

Pay rate: $23/HR+ $1.75 for the shift differential once on 2nd shift.

Job Schedule: Full time.

Location: 2900 Rockefeller Avenue.

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive wages with opportunity for overtime;
• Comprehensive health benefits available after 30 days of employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment that is in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations as well as all applicable company Health and Safety and Compliance protocols;
• Performs analysis of samples following prescribed procedures, with the ability to solve minor problems;
• Calibrates and utilizes instrumentation;
• Maintenance of equipment, suggests solutions to problems;
• Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses in a neat and timely fashion;
• Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines;
• Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices;
• Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or physical science is required;
• 1-5 years' experience in hands‑on laboratory experience with wet chemistry testing methods;
• Ability to set up and conduct chemical experiments/tests such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and titrations preferred;
• Superior organizational skills coupled with a strong attention to detail;
• Effective communication skills in writing and in verbal, will be interacting with people of various education and technical backgrounds;
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.