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Field Chemist

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US Ecology, Inc.

2021-12-03 07:35:09

Job location Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Science & Technology

Job description

About You

You are a decision maker who likes to be challenged and can always be counted on to exercise sound judgement. You enjoy working out in the field while not confined to a lab, and enjoy being able to drive a truck to transport material. You have a strong work ethic, are reliable and consider yourself a go-getter.

Position Snapshot

Field Chemists are responsible for the safe and compliant identification and segregation of customer wastes including sorting, packaging, labeling and manifesting. Field Chemists are also responsible for the transport of waste materials to the final disposal facility or transfer station. All activities are performed in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental, health and safety and transportation related laws. There is occasional overnight travel with this position.

Day in the Life

Sort, package, label and manifest waste materials

Profile wastes for proper disposal

Transport, load and unload materials

Answer customer inquiries and assist in the development of solutions to customer concerns

Operate and maintain all equipment

Operate in compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations as well as processes and procedures

Perform other related duties as assigned

What you need to apply

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Sound understanding of basic mathematics

Strong computer skills

Ability to wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment)

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to pass pre-employment background checks, physical and drug screening

A valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a CDL with hazardous material and tanker endorsement

About Us

US Ecology helps our customers keep the environment clean by doing the hard but rewarding work of safely disposing of hazardous and regulated waste. In short, we work to provide a sustainable future for our children and their grandchildren.

For your hard work

Tuition reimbursement after six months

Opportunity for professional growth

Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k

Paid Time Off

Cash Recognition Programs

US Ecology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

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