Hazardous Waste Chemist

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Clean Harbors in Charleston, SC is seeking a Hazardous Waste Chemist-MUSC ($24-$26 to begin) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste, lab packs in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs at the Medical University of SC.

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.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• $24-$26 to begin, Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• 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
  • Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
  • Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas
  • Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
  • Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment
  • Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  • Perform other duties as assigned
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    • Valid Driver's license
    • By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement (company paid)
    • 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.
    • BS in Chemistry or some coursework in Chemistry or Natural Science
      
      Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
      
      Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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