Environmental Field Chemist – Entry Level (InSite Chemist)
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking an entry-level Environmental Field Chemist (InSite Chemist) to support environmental compliance and chemical waste management operations at customer facilities in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. This full-time, onsite role is intended for recent graduates with backgrounds in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific disciplines who want to begin a career in environmental services. The work takes place in an industrial environment and is not laboratory-based. Previous hazardous waste industry experience is not necessary for qualified entry-level candidates. The position involves applying scientific knowledge to the safe identification, handling, packaging, and management of chemical materials and hazardous waste. The Field Chemist supports customers' environmental compliance activities, maintains waste documentation, and follows applicable regulatory requirements and company safety procedures.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and 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.
- Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant military experience, particularly in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and prioritize health and safety.
- Support environmental compliance and hazardous waste management activities at customer facilities.
- Identify, label, segregate, and package chemical waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Assist with laboratory waste collection, lab packing, and chemical material handling.
- Maintain accurate waste documentation, shipping paperwork, labels, and compliance records.
- Inspect waste accumulation and storage areas to help ensure safe and compliant operations.
- Assist with safely moving and relocating laboratory materials between buildings when needed.
- Perform chemical consolidation and pour-off activities according to established safety procedures.
- Work with customer personnel to support environmental compliance initiatives.
- Follow applicable EPA, DOT, RCRA, company, and other local, state, provincial, and federal requirements and guidelines.
- Ensure drum counts are correct and drums are in shippable condition in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state, provincial, and federal requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
