Field Chemist I

Republic Services • Albuquerque, NM

96d

About The Position

The Field Chemist I facilitates Lab Pack Program, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), and other field activities by providing field services for customers on their site, including the characterization, packaging, handling, and transportation of wastes. Incumbent maintains safety, meticulous attention to detail, profitability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of chemistry or related environmental experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry.
• Integrates knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and theories.
• Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries.
• Good knowledge of business math and basic accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and with established company procedures.
• Samples and characterizes hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Generates waste profiles into end-user facility.
• Performs price quotes for customer.
• Provides customer with detailed inventory of waste on site.
• Transports wastes from customer sites to end user or transfer facility.
• Generates required internal paperwork to provide accurate and timely customer service and invoicing.
• Helps to off load waste at end user facility.
• De-packs and consolidates waste.
• Provides technical support.
• Performs other, related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees