Lab Pack Chemist

TRADEBE; Dunellen (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401k Retirement match

Health insurance

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking a field-based environmental technician in New Jersey to identify, package, and label hazardous waste for safe transport and disposal, gaining hands-on experience in a safety-first, compliance-focused setting.

This role involves working with hazardous materials, processing documentation to meet regulations, and supporting plant locations with container samples and data management, with opportunities for growth, travel, and CDL development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field, or the equivalent in work-related experience will be considered.
• Must be able and willing to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Able to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check
• Willing and able to travel and wear a full-face respirator

Responsibilities

• Classify, identify, package, and label hazardous waste for safe transportation and disposal
• Process required documentation to meet environmental regulations and internal procedures
• Unpack hazardous materials at plant locations when needed
• Sample and analyze container contents
• Use internal software systems to research, record, and manage data
• Drive a 26‑ft box truck once a Class B CDL is obtained
• Remote-open and stabilize high‑hazard chemicals (for advanced chemists)
• Follow all regulatory, safety, and company policies to support a compliant, environmentally responsible workplace

Education

Chemistry or Environmental Science degree

Job description

• Growth opportunity with a global, sustainability-focused company

What will you do? Make an impact!

This is your opportunity to join an active, field-based position working in the environmental services industry!

This is a hands-on role, working with hazardous materials in a compliance-focused, safety-first environment. You'll be responsible for identifying, packaging, and labeling hazardous waste for safe transport and disposal. Gain valuable industry experience while making a meaningful impact—protecting the environment and the communities we serve.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Classify, identify, package, and label hazardous waste for safe transportation and disposal
• Process required documentation to meet environmental regulations and internal procedures
• Unpack hazardous materials at plant locations when needed
• Sample and analyze container contents
• Use internal software systems to research, record, and manage data
• Drive a 26‑ft box truck once a Class B CDL is obtained
• Remote-open and stabilize high‑hazard chemicals (for advanced chemists)
• Follow all regulatory, safety, and company policies to support a compliant, environmentally responsible workplace

Do you have what it takes?

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field; the equivalent in work-related experience will be considered.
• Previous lab packing experience preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of, or interest in learning, hazardous waste regulations
• Must be able and willing to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Able to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check
• Willing and able to travel and wear a full-face respirator

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.