Environmental Field Chemist I

About the role

The Environmental Field Chemist I works both indoors and outdoors at customer sites, supporting waste management and environmental safety. The role involves waste handling, regulatory compliance, onsite support, and teamwork to ensure environmental safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collecting, characterizing, and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste for disposal.
• Assisting with safe transportation and documentation of waste in compliance with regulations.
• Supporting onsite tasks such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, and inventory management.
• Participating in internal sampling procedures to identify waste contents.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations; DOT and RCRA experience advantageous.
• Ability to perform waste sampling, create accurate profiles, and solve problems using computer tools.
• Effective communication skills and professionalism in customer and team interactions.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license; ability to pass respirator fit testing; 40 lbs lifting capacity.

Certifications

• 40-hour HAZWOPER (or ability to obtain upon hire).