Lab Chemist II — Fresh Grads Welcome

Clean Harbors; Central City (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Lab Chemist II to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to support quality control, production, and compliance. The role is Monday–Friday, with starting pay of $25.00 per hour plus DOE, and requires rigorous documentation and calibration of analytical equipment.

New grads are encouraged to apply. The candidate will join a hands-on lab environment, contribute to safety procedures, and may mentor new hires while maintaining accurate records and a clean workspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred
• 1–2 years of related laboratory experience preferred
• Hands-on laboratory experience and chemical testing knowledge
• Experience operating, maintaining, and calibrating analytical equipment
• Experience handling chemicals and chemical waste
• Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis and testing following Health & Safety, operational, and compliance standards
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses using established laboratory procedures
• Document calibration logs, run logs, and testing records accurately and promptly
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate analytical laboratory equipment per procedures
• Follow SOPs and complete annual SOP reviews and quizzes
• Properly manage chemical waste generated during testing and analysis
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment
• Train and mentor new hires as assigned
• Occasionally operate a forklift as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical testing

Documentation

Lab equipment operation

Safety/compliance

Forklift experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Lab Chemist II to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to support quality control, production, and compliance. The role is Monday–Friday, with starting pay of $25.00 per hour plus DOE, and requires rigorous documentation and calibration of analytical equipment.

New grads are encouraged to apply. The candidate will join a hands-on lab environment, contribute to safety procedures, and may mentor new hires while maintaining accurate records and a clean workspace.