Field Chemist I

About the role

The Environmental Field Chemist I role works both indoors and outdoors at various customer sites as an emerging partner to the team to ensure safety standards, package the materials based on required regulations and maintain updated documentation. Responsible for assisting with hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste removal services.

Responsibilities

• Collects, characterizes & packages customer waste for final disposal.
• Affords assistance in safely transporting customer waste in accordance with all Federal regulations.
• Affords assistance with customer paperwork including but not limited to: Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents.
• Participates in onsite support at customer locations such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping & outbound waste shipments.
• Collaborates with team to identify suspected contents via internal sampling procedures & categorization tests, i.e., "Field Screens".

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations.
• DOT and RCRA experience preferred.
• Ability to perform proper waste sampling; create accurate waste characterizations and profiles; address difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; problem solve.
• Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations.
• Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of chemistry principles and practices.
• Must have a valid drivers license and maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards.
• Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification.
• Ability to regularly lift or move object weighting 40lbs or more.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $31.70 to $43.62* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Paid Time Off (PTO)

About Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.