Chemist - Fulltime

Overview Clean Harbors in Eagan, MN is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily . The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match

Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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

Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance

Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies

Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies

Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans

Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements

Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing

Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company’s policies and procedure

Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules

DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements

Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines

Strong customer service skills

By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning Military , this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.

This position is an entry level management position. Many others who have started in this role have significant positions within our customers as Environmental Health and Safety staff members at significant universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as other customers.

We will accelerate your training, so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career. Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilities

Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment

Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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