Field Chemist I

Republic Services•Chicago, IL

10d

About The Position

The Environmental Field Chemist I works indoors and outdoors at various customer sites as an emerging partner to the team. The role supports safety standards, packages materials in accordance with applicable regulations, maintains current documentation, and assists with hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste removal services. The position involves collecting, characterizing, and packaging customer waste for final disposal; helping transport waste safely under Federal regulations; and assisting with customer paperwork. The Field Chemist also provides onsite support for activities such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping, and outbound waste shipments. The role collaborates with the team to identify suspected waste contents using internal sampling procedures and categorization tests, including field screens.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of chemistry principles and practices.
Valid driver's license and an MVR that meets Company policy standards.
Ability to pass respirator fit test certification.
Ability to regularly lift or move objects weighing 40 pounds or more.
Ability to travel to customer locations.
Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with an 8-hour refresher, or be able to pass the course upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, or equivalent experience.
Understanding of Federal and State environmental and transportation regulations.
DOT and RCRA experience.
Ability to perform proper waste sampling and create accurate waste characterizations and profiles.
Ability to address difficult situations constructively, use computer technology for communication, data gathering, and reporting, and solve problems.
Basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries.
Positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

Collect, characterize, and package customer waste for final disposal.
Assist with safe transportation of customer waste in accordance with Federal regulations.
Assist with customer paperwork, including packing lists, waste labels, and shipping documents.
Provide onsite customer support for inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping, and outbound waste shipments.
Collaborate with the team to identify suspected contents through internal sampling procedures and categorization tests, including field screens.
Assist with hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste removal services.
Support safety standards, regulatory packaging requirements, and updated documentation at customer sites.