Field Chemist
About The Position
As a Field Chemist, you will sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, ensuring compatibility and safety in the services provided to customers. You will report to the field office, travel during the day to projects in the region, and return to the office at the end of the day. The role includes supporting lab pack services at industrial, laboratory, and educational sites, characterizing materials, and assisting with safe waste collection and transportation. The position requires maintaining a clean-shaven appearance at all times so a respirator can be worn in response to potential exposure to atmospheres, waste, or materials. A post-offer drug screen and background check are required.
Requirements
- Associate degree required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- In lieu of a degree, at least 2 years of related experience is required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement within 6 months of hire is required.
- Ability to pass a motor vehicle record search to company standards is required.
- Must be clean-shaven at all times to be able to don a respirator.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous experience in lab packing or environmental waste.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize health and safety by following policies and processes and maintaining safe practices.
- Assist with segregating chemicals by hazard class, packing compatible materials in appropriate containers, preparing them for transportation, and completing required paperwork for each job.
- Determine and load supplies needed for jobs and travel to industrial, laboratory, and educational sites to perform lab pack services.
- Assist in characterizing materials at field project sites.
- Follow placarding and load-segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.
- Communicate effectively with customer site contacts and others to develop good customer relations.
- Direct Field Technicians and Drivers assisting with waste collection, as appropriate.
- Maintain introductory knowledge of high-hazard materials management and assessment and cylinder handling.
- Travel to support outside locations as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization.
Benefits
- Steady work and competitive pay.
- Above-market benefits.
- Opportunity to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career.
- Participation in an annual bonus plan based on company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
