Lab Pack Chemist II

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Perform onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
• Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle
• Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous Material endorsement and a clear record
• Moderate to extensive travel with 20% overnight travel
• Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology
• Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT
• Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120) 40 hours Depack Experience 8 hours DOT Training PPE Training which includes Respirators Education/Credentials
• BS/BA in science related field preferred

Measure of Performance

• Completion of the following curriculum: Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training – (24 hours) RCRA/DOT refresher course Department of Transportation Lab Pack definitions and procedures Lab pack Field Program Introduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment course Customer Interactions Waste Management Methods On-Site Expectations Manifest/ LDR Completion Health & Safety course(s) Customer Approach Forklift Training Local Facility Capabilities CPR/First Aid/Blood-borne Pathogen training State regulations (if applicable) All required local training

Physical Requirements

• Strong communication skills to interact with customer to provide information, explanations, and/or instructions
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.
• Demonstrated proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e., Microsoft excel and word)
• Demonstrates extensive Lab Pack knowledge (i.e., US EPA, DOT, and chemical properties)

Working Environment

• Customer sites, plant, labs
• Indoor/Outdoor and associated weather conditions

Additional Information

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.