Senior Lab Pack Chemist

Tradebe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

Generous vacation and sick plans

Medical (including telehealth), dental

Vision

401k Retirement match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Agency paid life and AD&D insurance

Career ladders, professional develop./

Leadership opportunities

Great work environment and culture

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking a Technical Service Specialist to lead lab pack opportunities and support sales, operations, and vendors. You will scope jobs on-site, build quotes, and ensure seamless service for clients while balancing autonomy, customer interaction, and problem-solving.

The role requires at least 1 year of lab packing experience, a related bachelor's degree preferred in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology, and willingness to travel regionally (approx. 25%).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of hands-on lab packing experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert supporting sales and operations with lab pack opportunities.
• Visit customer sites to scope jobs and develop quotes with vendors and clients.
• Support account managers in business development and customer retention.
• Create job strategies that maximize pricing and profitability.
• Communicate job needs to operations and ensure required documentation is in place.
• Track customer interactions and opportunities using internal sales tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab packing

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s in Chemistry

Bachelor’s in Biology

Job description

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

Opportunity Highlights

Take the next step in your environmental services career! Candidates must live or be willing to relocate to Houston, TX and have at least 1 year of hazardous waste labpacking experience.

What will you do?

Make an impact! Put your lab pack expertise to work in a role that blends technical knowledge with customer engagement and business development. As a Technical Service Specialist, you'll serve as the go-to resource for lab pack services, partnering with sales, operations, and third-party vendors to scope jobs, build quotes, and deliver seamless service to clients. This is a great opportunity for individuals with field experience who enjoy a mix of autonomy, customer interaction, and problem-solving.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert supporting sales and operations with lab pack opportunities
• Visit customer sites to scope jobs and develop quotes in collaboration with vendors and clients
• Support account managers in business development and customer retention
• Create job strategies that maximize pricing and profitability
• Communicate job needs to operations and ensure all required documentation is in place
• Track customer interactions and opportunities using internal sales tools
• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology preferred

At least 1 year of hands‑on lab packing experience

Previous experience in the environmental services industry preferred

Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance

Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills

Must be able to obtain 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification within 30 days of hire

Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally (approx. 25%)

Able to wear a full-face respirator and pass required pre‑employment screenings

What's in for you?

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.