Lab Pack Chemist

Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper treatment and disposal of customers’ hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project/job with supervision of personnel. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations. Occasionally performs 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. Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on-site Health &Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies, Submit Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets. Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal. Mentor and assist new employees in lab pack work duties. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience Clean driving record Occasional 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. 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.