Lab Chemist I

Clean Harbors; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Clean Harbors as an Entry Level Lab Chemist in Chicago, IL. You'll focus on sample preparation and analysis, ensuring safety compliance. Competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for growth are offered to all employees. Ideal candidates will bring lab experience, a strong work ethic, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days

Generous paid time off

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to perform chemical analyses and experiments
• Knowledge of safety and compliance protocols
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and safety protocols
• Conduct analyses of samples and solve minor problems
• Ensure QA/QC guideline compliance and manage laboratory waste

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical science (preferred)

Job description

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Our Chicago, IL Facility is Looking for a Entry Level Lab Chemist, they will be responsible for sample preparation, the analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties. This is a traditional, white lab coat position that offers no travel. We are looking for an individual with Lab experience with a good work ethic.

This is day shift: 8 AM - 4 PM with occasional overtime.

Starting pay: $25.00 hour

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• 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
  
  

Key Responsibilities (Basic Job Duties)

• 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 in samples from all phases (Raw material, Finished Product, In-Process) following prescribed procedures, with the ability to solve minor problems.
• Analytical chemistry work including but not limited to:
• GC-FID
• IC
• ICP
• UV/Vis
• Color/wet chemistry
• pH
• titrations
• Karl Fisher
• Loss on drying/residue
• General lab duties as pertaining to safety and cleanliness
• Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines
• Calibrates and utilizes instrumentation
• Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses in a neat and timely fashion
• Responsible for supply management in their area of responsibility
• Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures and laboratory activities
• Other duties and project work that may be on-going or have a specified time frame as assigned by Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
  
  

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical science is preferred.
• Ability to set up and conduct chemical experiments/tests such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and titrations.
• Superior organizational skills coupled with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
  
  

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state, provincial and local governmental agencies. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a premier provider of used oil recycling and re-refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market. For many positions, we have implemented a Competency Based Progression and Pay Program, which directly rewards employees for developing increased proficiency in their key job functions through training and experience. At Clean Harbors you are offered unique opportunities for all stages of your career.

To learn more about our company visit us at www.cleanharbors.com.

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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