Hazardous Materials Chemist

Clean Harbors - Manhattan Beach, CA is looking for a Field Chemist to join their safety conscious team. This person would be responsible for assisting in the collection, identification, and proper packaging and / or lab packing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and spill response at client site in Manhattan Beach, CA.

This position is NOT a laboratory-based position

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wage; $20.00 - $30.16 / hr. DOE
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Make waste pickups at labs as needed.
• Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restrictions notifications.
• Identify unknown laboratory chemicals when they are encountered.
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.
• Inspect storage area for leaks or spills.
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Sampling and profiling of new waste streams or any wastes needing analytical testing.
• Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork.
• Utilize CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste program.
• Assign proper waste codes to all materials that are designated for disposal.
• Maintain and manage waste profile data.
• Evaluate specialty waste materials such as gas cylinders and potentially explosive compounds and determine disposal options.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Chemistry background is required;
• Lab Packing experience is preferred;
• Attention to detail, able to take and follow direction, and to perform multiple tasks;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Clean driving record;
• Class C CDL with HazMat Endorsement preferred;
• Ability to interface with customers.

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40-years of sustainability in action. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services.

We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us. Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https : / / careers.cleanharbors.com /

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.