FieldChemist

**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Environmental Field Chemist I role works both indoors and outdoors at various customer sites as an emerging partner to the team to ensure safety standards, package the materials based on required regulations and maintain updated documentation. Responsible for assisting with hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste removal services. **PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Responsible for collecting, characterizing & packaging customer waste for final disposal. * Assists in safely transporting customer waste in accordance with all Federal regulations. * Assists with customer paperwork including but not limited to: Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents. * Participates in onsite support at customer locations such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping & outbound waste shipments. * Collaborates with team to identify suspected contents via internal sampling procedures & categorization tests, i.e., "Field Screens". **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** * A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science or equivalent experience. * Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations. DOT and RCRA experience preferred. * Ability to perform proper waste sampling; create accurate waste characterizations and profiles; address difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; problem solve. * Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries. * Demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members. * Willingness to travel to customer locations. * Currently hold a **40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher)** or ability to pass course upon hire. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** * Basic knowledge of chemistry principles an