Senior Lab Pack Chemist

Enviri Corporation•San Jose, CA

1d•$37 - $38

About The Position

The Senior Lab Pack Chemist handles hazardous materials by inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. The role performs onsite customer services, including waste collection, consolidation, sampling, safety and compliance inspections, and other contract-related work. It also supports other business groups, including Depack, Retail, and HHW, as needed. The position prepares packaged waste for shipment by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading it into transport vehicles; completes required shipping and regulatory documentation; and operates Clean Earth vehicles to transport personnel and waste to and from customer sites. The chemist follows and promotes health and safety procedures, develops onsite Health & Safety plans and Job Safety Analyses, and performs field testing of unknown materials for classification, packaging, transportation, and disposal. The Senior Lab Pack Chemist mentors new employees, conducts site walks to assess work, assists sales with estimates, leads or coordinates field service and lab pack jobs involving multiple personnel or days, and may assist with scheduling and staff training. The role involves moderate to extensive travel, including 20% overnight travel. A CDL B must be obtained within six months of the start date to remain eligible for the position. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a DOT physical, DOT drug screen, and other applicable Department of Labor or company requirements.

Requirements

Associate college degree in general science; a BS is preferred.
Commercial Driver’s License with Hazardous Material endorsement and a clear driving record; CDL B must be obtained within six months of the start date.
Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT requirements.
At least two years of lab pack experience.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
Eight hours of DOT training.
PPE training, including respirator training.
40 hours of Depack experience.
Ability to lift and move materials of various weights frequently exceeding 55 pounds.
Moderate to extensive travel, including 20% overnight travel.
Successful completion of a DOT physical, DOT drug screen, and any other applicable DOL or company requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Inventory, identify, segregate, and package hazardous waste according to Lab Pack policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Perform onsite services such as waste collection, consolidation, repackaging, sampling, and safety and compliance inspections.
Assist other business groups, including Depack, Retail, and HHW, internally and onsite as needed.
Prepare packaged waste for shipment by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading it into transport vehicles.
Complete shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions, evaluations, certifications, and other required documentation in accordance with regulations and procedures.
Operate Clean Earth vehicles to transport personnel and waste to and from customer job locations while maintaining the required CDL and Hazmat endorsement.
Follow and promote Health & Safety and Job Safety Analysis procedures, including developing onsite Health & Safety plans and JSAs.
Perform unknown-material field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
Mentor and assist new employees with field work duties.
Conduct site walks to inventory and assess requirements for potential and awarded work.
Assist sales with estimates for lab pack work.
Lead and coordinate field service and lab pack jobs requiring multiple personnel or days.
Assist with other duties as directed, including scheduling and staff training.
Perform other duties as assigned.