Environmental Field Chemist

Environmental Field Chemist (Entry Level)

Starting Pay:
Up to $27/hr

Contact to Hire - 9 months or soon.

Our Client is looking for an entry‑level Environmental Chemist. Responsibilities include sorting and transporting materials and waste while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Provides Lab Packing services at customer sites, maintaining compliance with applicable RCRA and DOT regulations.
• Samples and characterizes customer waste, when necessary.
• Assists in segregating chemicals by class, packs compatible materials in appropriate containers, and prepares for transportation while completing required paperwork.
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion; travels to industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting material.
• Develops good client relations by effectively communicating with customers.
• Directs field technicians/drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Possesses introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management and cylinder handling.

• Four-year college degree (Science or environmental majors preferred) or 2+ years of related experience.

Prior lab packing or environmental waste experience preferred.

• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.
• Good knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in the Environmental Services Industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.