Lab Pack Chemist

Resource Options, Inc.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Options, Inc. seeks a Lab Pack Chemist to support waste handling operations at a Totowa, NJ facility. You will manage, fill, and swap 5-gallon waste containers while following safety procedures. OSHA 40 and RCRA certifications are required; the role offers independence and a 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift, with an 8:00 AM–4:00 PM option.

The position emphasizes reliability, self-motivation, and adherence to site health and safety rules, including PPE usage, with no travel required.

Qualifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification is required.
• RCRA certification is required.
• 0+ years of relevant environmental or waste-handling experience.
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Comfortable working the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and work practices.
• No travel required.
• Standard PPE required.

Responsibilities

• Handle, fill, and swap 5-gallon containers of waste material.
• Follow established site procedures for waste handling and container management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, RCRA, and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Work independently and remain productive during periods of downtime.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel regarding waste handling and container needs.
• Perform additional duties related to day-to-day site operations as needed.

Skills

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Reliability

Communication

Tools

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

RCRA certification

Job description

We are seeking a Lab Pack Chemist to join our team and support waste handling operations at a facility in Totowa, NJ. The Lab Pack Chemist will be responsible for handling, filling, and swapping 5-gallon containers of waste material while following established safety and waste-handling procedures. This is an opportunity for an individual with OSHA 40 and RCRA certifications to gain hands‑on experience in an environmental setting. The ideal candidate will be reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently, particularly during the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift.

Schedule – 3:00 PM–11:00 PM preferred; 8:00 AM–4:00 PM also available. Pay Rate: $25.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Handle, fill, and swap 5-gallon containers of waste material.
• Follow established site procedures for waste handling and container management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, RCRA, and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Work independently and remain productive during periods of downtime.
• Communicate effectively with site personnel regarding waste handling and container needs.
• Perform additional duties related to day-to-day site operations as needed.

Qualifications

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• RCRA certification required.
• 0+ years of relevant environmental or waste-handling experience.
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to remain productive and engaged during periods of downtime.
• Comfortable working the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and work practices.
• No travel required.
• Standard PPE required.

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. (“ROI”) partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. Representative positions include carpenters, electricians, laborers, pipefitters, plumbers, OSHA 40 technicians, CDL drivers, lab pack chemists, HEO’s, w/ww operators, analytical chemists, environmental scientists, safety professionals, land surveyors, M/E/P engineers, civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, architects and interior designers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, OPM representatives, property managers, facility maintenance technicians and more.

ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.