Lab Pack Chemist (Hazardous Waste Disposal)

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Per diem

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Pack Chemist for Raleigh, NC, with field-based responsibilities and occasional travel. The role focuses on careful packaging and repackaging of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals in customer facilities, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Entry-level chemistry or life sciences graduates are encouraged to apply. The position offers comprehensive training, on-site supervision, and travel within the region, with per diem during overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Laboratory exposure and experience working around hazardous chemicals.
• Strong understanding of chemical properties and reactivity, including knowledge of which substances may react with others.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste handling and chemical safety practices.
• Ability to follow and apply DOT regulations related to the packaging, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Comfort working in environments where hazardous chemicals and waste are present.
• Attention to detail when inventorying, segregating, and documenting chemicals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight 1-2 days per week as part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, identify, and document hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals at customer sites with high accuracy.
• Segregate chemicals based on compatibility and regulatory requirements to ensure safe handling and transport.
• Package and repackage chemicals and hazardous waste into appropriate containers for transportation and disposal.
• Follow all applicable DOT regulations and company procedures when handling, packaging, and labeling chemicals and waste.
• Provide on-site supervision for routine customer lab pack projects, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform paper pack services, including preparing documentation and manifests for chemical and waste shipments.
• Support customer pre-pack services by guiding clients on proper segregation, labeling, and preparation of materials.
• Work collaboratively in teams to complete daily assignments at local and regional customer locations.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance in all tasks and work environments.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and customer contacts regarding project status, requirements, and any issues.
• Use company-provided vehicles and equipment responsibly and maintain a clean and organized work area in the warehouse and at customer sites.

Skills

Hazardous chemical handling

DOT regulations

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Inventory documentation

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Life Science/Environmental Science

Tools

Hazardous waste management

Job description

Lab Pack Chemist (Travel or Onsite)

The Lab Pack Chemist provides on-site packaging and repackaging services for hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, ensuring safe handling, accurate documentation, and compliant transportation and disposal. This role is ideal for an entry-level chemistry or life sciences graduate who wants to build a career in environmental services, gain extensive hands-on experience, and earn industry-recognized training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, identify, and document hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals at customer sites with a high degree of accuracy.
• Segregate chemicals based on compatibility and regulatory requirements to ensure safe handling and transport.
• Package and repackage chemicals and hazardous waste into appropriate containers for transportation and disposal.
• Follow all applicable DOT regulations and company procedures when handling, packaging, and labeling chemicals and waste.
• Provide on-site supervision for routine customer lab pack projects, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Perform paper pack services, including preparing documentation and manifests for chemical and waste shipments.
• Support customer pre-pack services by guiding clients on proper segregation, labeling, and preparation of materials.
• Work collaboratively in teams to complete daily assignments at local and regional customer locations.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance in all tasks and work environments.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and customer contacts regarding project status, requirements, and any issues.
• Use company-provided vehicles and equipment responsibly and maintain a clean and organized work area in the warehouse and at customer sites.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Laboratory exposure and experience working around hazardous chemicals.
• Strong understanding of chemical properties and reactivity, including knowledge of which substances may react with others.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste handling and chemical safety practices.
• Ability to follow and apply DOT regulations related to the packaging, labeling, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Comfort working in environments where hazardous chemicals and waste are present.
• Attention to detail when inventorying, segregating, and documenting chemicals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight 1-2 days per week as part of the job.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous waste handling or hazardous waste management is preferred.
• Interest in building a long-term career in environmental services and waste management.
• Willingness to participate in extensive employer-sponsored training and certifications.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Ability to adapt to changing daily assignments and different customer sites.
• Comfort with a predominantly field-based role with no traditional laboratory testing work.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role with a Monday through Friday schedule during normal daytime hours. The work is primarily field-based, with daily starts at a small warehouse office in Raleigh where you receive assignments before heading out to local or regional customer sites. There is no traditional laboratory work or testing; instead, you work in customer facilities and storage areas handling and packaging chemicals and hazardous waste. The role involves regular travel within North Carolina and South Carolina, with some travel to Virginia, including 1-2 nights per week of overnight travel. Travel schedules are provided as far in advance as possible. All hotels and vehicles for work-related travel are provided, and a non-taxable per diem is available for food expenses during overnight trips. You work in teams, gaining extensive hands-on experience with chemical handling and environmental services in a large, growth-oriented organization that promotes from within and invests heavily in training and certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

heath dental vision and other perks as applicable

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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