Lab Chemist II

Clean Harbors, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking a Field Technician/Chemist to perform sample analyses, calibrate instrumentation, and maintain equipment in a busy lab environment.

You will ensure QA/QC guidelines, manage supplies, and handle waste generated by analytical procedures while following OSHA regulations and company safety protocols. The role includes training junior staff and periodic SOP reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years laboratory experience.
• OSHA 24 or 40 hour training with annual updates.
• DOT training required.
• Strong math, chemistry knowledge and QA/QC understanding.
• Ability to work in a team and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of samples following procedures and solve minor problems.
• Calibrate and utilize instrumentation.
• Maintain equipment and suggest solutions.
• Complete paperwork (logs, calibration/run logs) in a neat and timely fashion.
• Ensure QA/QC guidelines are met.
• Responsible for supply management in their area.
• Proper waste management from analytical procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment per OSHA regulations and company safety protocols.
• Train less senior members of the lab; participate in Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Review SOPs annually and score satisfactory on quizzes.
• General housekeeping and best management practices for the area.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Chemistry knowledge

Problem solving

Team player

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School or equivalent + specialized training or 1 year college

Tools

Instrumentation

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 (ex., calibration logs, run logs, etc.).
• Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines.
• Responsible for supply management in their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures.
• 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.
• Works under minimal supervision of more senior members of the laboratory.
• Trains less senior members of the laboratory.
• Performs training and other aspects of Chemical Hygiene Plan as directed by Lab Manager or Supervisor.
• Reviews all applicable laboratory SOPs, annually, and scores a satisfactory score on SOP quizzes.
• Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School + specialized training or 1 year college required.
• 3 to 5 years' experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 24 or 40 hour OSHA training and annual updates required.
• DOT Training required.
• Good organizational skills, decisiveness and initiative.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of math, chemistry and chemical testing.
• Computer skills.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Job Identification: 165340

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-08-31

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Chemist & Chemist Management

Locations: 601 Riley Road