Field Chemist I

Republic Services • Chicago, IL

11d • $28 - $38

About The Position

The Environmental Field Chemist I works indoors and outdoors at customer sites as an emerging partner to the team. The role helps ensure safety standards, package materials according to applicable regulations, maintain updated documentation, and assist with hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste removal services. The position also supports customer-site activities and helps identify and categorize suspected waste contents using internal sampling procedures and field screening tests.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of chemistry principles and practices.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a motor vehicle record 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.
• 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 documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and respond effectively to inquiries.
• Professional and positive manner when interacting with customers and team members.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collect, characterize, and package customer waste for final disposal.
• Assist in safely transporting customer waste in accordance with federal regulations.
• Assist with customer paperwork, including packing lists, waste labels, and shipping documents.
• Provide onsite support at customer locations, including 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed