Environmental Field Chemist - Entry Level (InSite Chemist)

Clean Harbors • Cincinnati, OH • 58min ago

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Starting Pay: $24.00-$24.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Clean Harbors is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Chemist (InSite Chemist) to support environmental compliance and chemical waste management operations at facilities in the Cincinnati, OH area.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with backgrounds in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific disciplines who are looking to launch their careers in the environmental services industry.

In this hands-on position, you will apply your scientific knowledge in a real-world industrial environment, helping ensure the safe handling, identification, packaging, and management of chemical materials and hazardous waste.

No previous hazardous waste industry experience is necessary for qualified entry-level candidates. Environmental Field Chemists 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

Competitive Pay

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

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner

Support environmental compliance and hazardous waste management activities at customer facilities.

Identify, label, segregate, and properly package chemical waste materials in accordance with applicable regulations.

Assist with laboratory waste collection, lab packing, and chemical material handling.

Maintain accurate waste documentation, shipping paperwork, labels, and related compliance records.

Conduct inspections of waste accumulation and storage areas to ensure safe and compliant operations.

Assist with the safe movement and relocation of laboratory materials between buildings when needed.

Perform chemical consolidation and pour-off activities following established safety procedures.

Work closely with customer personnel to support environmental compliance initiatives.

Follow all applicable EPA, DOT, RCRA, and company safety guidelines.

Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company's policies and procedure

Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules

Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements

Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures

Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.

Recent graduates and candidates with 0-3 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Relevant military experience, particularly in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations, is highly valued.

Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate documentation.

Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Windows applications.

Willingness to learn environmental regulations, chemical handling procedures, and waste management practices.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

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 ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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 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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