Traveling InSite Chemist (Environmental Chemist)

Clean Harbors; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Atlanta is seeking an Environmental Chemist to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste while following regulations and company policies. This entry level role involves field work at plants, labs, and customer sites, including HHW collections and lab moves.

The position is customer facing, with training and development opportunities to advance within the company and become part of a leading environmental services team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel to various sites including Atlanta, GA and San Juan, PR.
• Reliable transportation to commute to job sites.
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science is a plus.
• Successful background check, drug test, and physical required by position.
• Fall under OSHA respirator rules and facial hair standards.

Responsibilities

• Make 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 compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Ensure quality control of waste materials stored and shipped.
• Complete manifests and tracking paperwork; use CHOICE software for waste programs.

Skills

Travel willingness

Reliable transportation

Chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science

High School diploma

Job description

Clean Harbors in Atlanta 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
• 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

• 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 ofwastematerials being stored and shipped
• Completing required manifests and tracking paperworkUtilizing 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 to Atlanta (including Chamblee and Lawrenceville), Georgia, and San Juan, Puerto Rico as needed.
• 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.

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