InSite Chemist- San Jose, CA

CleanHarbors•San Jose, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring an entry-level InSite Chemist to provide hazardous waste management services at customer locations in San Jose, California. The role involves traveling to multiple client sites during the week, typically serving one customer per day, and completing general labor tasks such as walking throughout client sites, collecting waste from different departments, and packaging hazardous waste. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a 6:00 a.m. start and eight-hour days. Mileage is provided for travel. The position involves waste collection, packaging, identification, inspection, quality control, documentation, and the use of CHOICE waste management software. Clean Harbors provides safety-focused training and support, with opportunities for career growth and development. The company describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid driver's license.
Hold or be willing to obtain a CDL Class B.
Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science is a plus.

Responsibilities

Make waste pickups at laboratories as needed.
Package and label waste products and other materials.
Identify unknown chemicals when encountered.
Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping and compliance.
Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for efficient and compliant disposal.
Perform quality control of waste materials being stored and shipped.
Complete required manifests and tracking paperwork.
Use CHOICE waste management software to manage waste programs accurately and efficiently.
Travel to customer sites and collect hazardous waste from different departments.