Onsite Chemist

Arcwood Environmental • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Onsite Chemist you will be responsible for sorting and preparing hazardous and nonhazardous materials for shipment from the customer's site. This role will ensure material compatibility and adhere to all safety processes for each job and lab packing service provided to the customer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Working knowledge of all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services industry
• Introductory understanding of high-hazard materials management/assessment and cylinder handling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role
• Due to the potential exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to don a respirator for protection.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree within a science-related discipline (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in lab packing or an environmental waste role (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Segregates and characterizes chemicals by hazard class and packs compatible materials into appropriate containers to prepare them for transport; completes required documentation per job, conducting facility inspections as needed
• Collects hazardous and nonhazardous materials from various onsite locations and transports via pushcart or Company van to waste collection areas
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when loading hazardous materials
• Effectively communicates important information to customer and maintains a productive and positive relationship with key customer contacts
• Maintains a logbook of waste stored within the waste storage area at customer site
• Maintains good housekeeping in storage areas and advises relevant parties when additional supplies are needed
• Provides direction to Field Technicians/Drivers while onsite assisting with waste collection
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Benefits

• Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives.
• Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with 7% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED