Chemist - Fulltime

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 is 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.

Offering $23/hr + Overtime + 2 Raise Reviews first 12 months

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

Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement

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

Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance

Execute 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

Conduct 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 new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing

Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with 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 Sciences

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

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 and other customers.

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. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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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