Field Chemist

Duties

• 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.
• Lead chemical characterization activities for laboratory chemicals and unknown materials.
• Verify chemical identities using process knowledge, analytical data, and field observations.
• Make hazardous waste determinations under RCRA.
• Evaluate unknown materials and recommend treatment or disposal pathways.
• Direct sampling activities and review analytical results.
• Determine compatibility for bulking and lab packing.
• Prepare or review waste profiles and disposal documentation.
• Review and approve shipping papers, manifests, and Bills of Lading.
• Conduct required DOT pre-shipment peer reviews.
• Verify packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and container selection.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, DOE, TSDF Waste Acceptance Criteria, and applicable regulations.
• Coincide with disposal facilities and transportation providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and waste disposition processes.
• 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.
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications.
• Collects, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Sample materials and unpack hazardous waste at Perma-Fix owned treatment facilities.
• Input data using company software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, natural science, or related field.
• Previous lab packing experience preferred.
• Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations. DOT and RCRA experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Able to pass a physical exam, drug screen, and background check.
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL.
• Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members.
• Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification.
• Ability to regularly lift or move object weighting 40lbs or more.