Field Chemist

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Put your science background to work in the field—not behind a desk.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, solving problems, being on the move, and seeing the real‑world impact of what you do, this could be the role for you.

As a Field Chemist
, you’ll work directly at customer sites to safely identify, sort, package, and prepare hazardous and non‑hazardous materials for transportation and disposal. One day may take you to a laboratory, the next to an industrial facility, school, or other customer location. You’ll apply your technical knowledge while working alongside experienced environmental professionals to help customers safely manage their waste.

This is an active, field‑based role that combines chemistry, environmental services, safety, customer interaction, and problem‑solving.

You’ll start your day at our Field Office, gather the supplies and equipment needed for your assigned project, and head into the field with your team. Depending on the project, you may:

• Identify, characterize, sort, and segregate chemicals and other materials based on hazard class and compatibility.
• Perform lab pack services at industrial facilities, laboratories, educational institutions, and other customer sites.
• Package and prepare hazardous and non‑hazardous materials for safe transportation and disposal.
• Complete required documentation and ensure materials are properly labeled, placarded, loaded, and segregated.
• Help assess unknown or high‑hazard materials and develop your knowledge of specialized material and cylinder handling.
• Communicate directly with customers, answer questions, and help make sure each project is completed safely and professionally.
• Provide direction to Field Technicians and Drivers assisting with waste collection and project execution.
• Travel throughout the region to support customer projects and, periodically, assist other locations when needed.

At the end of the project or day, you’ll return to the Field Office and prepare for what’s next.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role You don’t need to know everything on day one. You do need to be someone who takes safety seriously, enjoys learning, pays attention to details, and is comfortable working in changing environments.

• Has an Associate degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related scientific field; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• In lieu of degree, 2+ years of related experience (required), previous experience in lab packing or environmental waste (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire date (required)
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record search to Company standards (required)
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  * Due to the potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to don a respirator for protection

About Arcwood

Every advancement—from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on—creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other everyday. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

• Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to…