Local Traveling OnSite Chemist

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Chemist in Greensboro/Mebane, NC to handle and inspect chemical waste on-site at plants, labs, and customer facilities. The role includes lab moves, HHW collections, and customer-facing duties with daily site presence.

The position is entry-level with training and growth opportunities, supported by safety-first policies, health benefits, 401K matching, and tuition reimbursement. Travel to multiple NC sites is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel including Mebane, Greensboro, High Point, NC.
• Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from job sites.
• High School diploma.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge preferred.
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science a plus.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Facial hair standards per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard.

Responsibilities

• Perform waste pickups at labs as needed.
• Package and label waste products and other materials.
• Identify unknown chemicals when encountered.
• Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas for housekeeping and compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Ensure quality control of waste materials stored and shipped.
• Complete required manifests and tracking paperwork.
• Use CHOICE waste management software to manage waste programs.

Skills

Travel

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

Chemical handling experience

OSHA respirator knowledge

Education

High School diploma

BS/BA in Chemistry or Environmental Science a plus

Job description

Clean Harbors in Greensboro, NC /Mebane, NC is seeking an Environmental Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Pay Range: $20.00- $25.00 per hour, BOE
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• InSite Chemists perform a wide range of tasks, including:
• Making waste pickups at labs as needed
• Packaging and labeling waste products and other materials
• Identifying unknown chemicals when they are encountered
• Performing inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for efficient and compliant disposal
• Overall quality control of waste materials being stored and shipped
• Completing required manifests and tracking paperwork
• Utilizing CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste programs.

This position is an entry level role, but many of our leaders started in this job! With safety as our top priority, you'll get the training and support to not only succeed at your job but advance your career.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to travel including Mebane, Greensboro, High Point ,North Carolina
• Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from job sites.
• High School diploma
• Valid driver's license
• Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge preferred
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science a plus;
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Come help us save the world!

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: 208 Watlington Industrial Driv

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Chemist & Chemist Management

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly