Field Chemist

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a science background who want hands-on experience in the environmental and chemical services field. Training is provided, including CDL preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork to segregate, pack, label, and manifest hazardous waste for shipment and disposal
• Lead and support field jobs and waste pick-ups, including customer sites
• Drive a box truck to and from customer locations (Class B CDL required; training provided)
• Review and approve lab pack inventories for incineration and third-party disposal
• Partner with Account Representatives to prepare disposal quotes
• Work directly with customers to resolve discrepancies related to loose waste or lab packs
• Ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with applicable DOT and EPA regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
• Chemistry preferred
• Environmental Science with coursework in organic or inorganic chemistry also acceptable
• Willingness and ability to travel as required
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Comfortable using computers and standard business software (Word, Excel, Access)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime or rare weekend work (advance notice provided)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT and EPA regulations
• Experience leading teams or field crews
• Prior truck driving, forklift, industrial, or environmental field experience (not required—training provided)

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Comfortable using computers and standard business software (Word, Excel, Access)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime or rare weekend work (advance notice provided)

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with stable weekday requirements and limited weekend work.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website or contact us at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.