Environmental Chemist

Clean Harbors in Cottage Grove, MN is hiring an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in compliance with federal, state, local regulations and company policies. The role works indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites, assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste collections, and lab moves. This is a customer‑facing position working at customer sites daily. Why work for Clean Harbors? Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3‑6‑5! Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth Offering $25/hr DOE + OT + Perks Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401(k) with company match Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career Company paid training and tuition reimbursement Responsibilities Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner. Prepare computer‑generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications. Perform inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance. Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills. Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations. Collect, segregate, and appropriately package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance. Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies. Be responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies. Conduct projects/jobs in accordance with site‑specific federal, state, and local regulations and health and safety plans. Understand customer specific disposal restrictions and special packaging requirements. Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste requiring analytical testing. Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with company policies and procedures. Follow all local, state (provincial), and federal compliance regulations and rules. Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial), and federal requirements. Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures. Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Valid driver's license. Strong customer service skills. By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment. Perform physical functions required by the job. Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position. Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.34), employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial hair standards. Preferred Qualifications College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science. Previous experience in Environmental Services (e.g., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response). Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry‑level position that provides a pathway to advanced roles within Clean Harbors. The role includes accelerated training, opportunities to work at any of our 200+ branch locations, and potential advancement to a Salary Management position after 18‑36 months of successful performance. Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Job Identification: 162458 Category: Field Technicians Posting Date: 2026‑06‑15 Job Schedule: Full time Regular or Temporary: Regular Job Function: Chemist & Chemist Management Locations: 3227 Terminal Drive Pay Range: $15.65 – $36.35 hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr