Onsite Environmental Chemist

  • Clean Harbors
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time
Clean Harbors in Columbus, OH is seeking an Onsite Field Chemist (Insite Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Onsite 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!
  • Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, BOE
  • Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
  • 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
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
  • Making waste pickups at labs as needed
  • Packaging and labeling waste products and other materials
  • Identifying unknown chemicals when they are encountered
  • Performing inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance\
  • Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for efficient and compliant disposal
  • Overall quality control ofwastematerials being stored and shipped
  • Completing required manifests and tracking paperwork
  • Utilizing CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste programs.
  • Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
  • Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
  • Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Valid Drivers license
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Bachelors degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science
  • Perform physical functions per job requirements
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
  • Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

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Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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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Job ID: 501187243
Originally Posted on: 11/21/2025

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