Environmental Field Chemist

Clean Harbors in Braintree, MA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (Clean Pack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations and company policies. The role works both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites, assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer‑facing position, working at customer sites daily.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. We provide on‑site services and solve tough problems through innovation and proven methodology.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Competitive pay range.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.

• Ensure that health and safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies and processes.
• Prepare computer‑generated packing lists, labels, manifest and land disposal restriction notifications.
• Inspect staging, accumulating and storage areas to maintain proper housekeeping and compliance.
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks, spills or labeling compliance.
• Collect, segregate and package waste chemicals for disposal to maximise efficiency and compliance.
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Approve all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies.
• Conduct projects/jobs according to site‑specific regulations and health and safety plans.
• Understand customer‑specific disposal restrictions and packaging requirements.
• Sample and profile new waste streams or waste requiring analytical testing.
• Ensure drum count is correct and drums are shippable per company policies.
• Follow all local, state and federal compliance regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles in compliance with DOT and other requirements.
• Adhere to corporate operating guidelines and environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Perform physical functions as required.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test and physical exam.
• Meet OSHA respirator facial‑hair standards, if required.

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.
• Previous experience in environmental services (remediation, abatement, emergency spill response etc.).

This role is entry‑level and offers a pathway to over 15 management positions within Clean Harbors and opportunities to advance in customer organisations such as environmental health and safety staff at universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other industries.

We accelerate training to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge. Moving through the role typically takes 18 to 36 months, after which you may have the opportunity to move into a salary management position.

• Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste at company‑owned facilities.
• Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment.
• Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – Nationwide HHW collection programmes of all types and sizes, facilitated by our expert personnel.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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 location, experience, skills and business needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.