Environmental Field Chemist

Clean Harbors • Charleston, SC

89d • $24 - $30

About The Position

Clean Harbors in Charleston, SC is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (Insite Chemist-MUSC) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste, lab packs in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position will involve working both indoors and outdoors at plants and laboratories across the Medical University of South Carolina and requires experience in a laboratory setting with a strong understanding of hazardous waste handling and lab packing procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree required, with a minimum of two years of experience in lab packing and hazardous waste handling
• Bachelor's degree required, with a minimum of one year of experience in lab packing and hazardous waste handling
• Without a degree, candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in lab packing and hazardous waste handling
• Valid Driver's license
• 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

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
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment
• Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees