Location: Roseville, MN
Pay: $24.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Chemist to join our team at a modern Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection and recycling facility in Roseville, Minnesota.

In this hands-on position, you'll play an important role in the safe handling, identification, segregation, and packaging of household hazardous waste collected from local residents. You'll work alongside our onsite technicians and environmental professionals to ensure chemicals and other hazardous materials are properly managed and prepared for disposal.

Unlike many hazardous waste positions, this opportunity is based at a state-of-the-art, fully enclosed, climate-controlled facility, allowing you to perform your work indoors throughout Minnesota's changing seasons.

We're looking for someone with a background in chemistry, environmental science, or hazardous waste management who enjoys hands-on work and wants to make a meaningful impact on the environment.

Candidates with previous hazardous waste or lab-packing experience are strongly encouraged to apply, even without a college degree.

This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.

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.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Indoor, Climate-Controlled Facility: Work in a modern, enclosed recycling and hazardous waste collection center rather than outdoors in Minnesota's harsh winters.
Hands-On Environmental Work: Apply chemistry and environmental science principles to real-world hazardous waste management.
Modern Working Environment: Join a well-equipped facility designed for safe and efficient collection, handling, and processing of hazardous materials.
Supportive Team Environment: Work with a hardworking, experienced team that values safety, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere.
Meaningful Environmental Impact: Help protect the community and environment through responsible hazardous waste handling and disposal.
Career Development: Gain valuable experience in chemical waste management, environmental compliance, and hazardous materials operations.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
Relevant hazardous waste handling or lab-packing experience may be considered in place of a college degree.
Previous experience with chemical identification, hazardous waste segregation, lab packing, or environmental services is highly desirable.
Familiarity with RCRA, DOT, EPA regulations, or hazardous waste management practices is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established safety procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable performing hands-on work involving standing, walking, bending, lifting, and handling waste containers.
Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Key Responsibilities:

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
Identify, sort, segregate, and package household hazardous chemicals and waste materials according to applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Perform daily lab-packing activities, ensuring proper chemical compatibility and safe packaging of hazardous materials.
Receive and process hazardous waste materials transferred from the facility's collection and unloading areas.
Prepare, label, and organize containers and drums for proper storage, transportation, and disposal.
Inspect waste containers and verify that materials are properly packaged and prepared for shipment.
Maintain accurate waste inventories, documentation, and shipping records.
Follow applicable EPA, RCRA, DOT, and other environmental and workplace safety regulations.
Assist with inspecting waste accumulation and storage areas to maintain compliance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Collaborate with onsite technicians and other team members to ensure efficient daily facility operations.
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
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

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