Lab Pack Chemist

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Job description

Lab Pack Chemist

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lab Pack Chemist to join our environmental services team. In this role, you will travel with a CDL driver to various sites, where you will be responsible for safely identifying, categorizing, packing, and preparing hazardous waste for transport and disposal. This position requires a thorough understanding of hazardous materials and the ability to ensure compliance with all environmental and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Identify, categorize, and inventory hazardous waste materials at various customer sites, ensuring accurate classification according to EPA, DOT, and other relevant regulations.

- Safely pack and label hazardous waste in appropriate containers for transport, ensuring all materials are handled according to safety protocols.

- Travel with the CDL driver to customer locations and disposal sites, assisting with the loading, unloading, and proper disposal of hazardous materials.

- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation, including waste manifests, packing lists, and inventory records, to ensure compliance with all regulations.

- Conduct safety inspections and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to protect yourself and others from hazardous exposures.

- Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and disposal facilities to coordinate the safe and efficient transport and disposal of hazardous waste.

- Stay current with industry regulations and best practices related to hazardous waste management and disposal.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience in hazardous waste management will be considered.

- Knowledge of EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements related to hazardous waste.

- Previous experience in hazardous waste management, lab packing, or environmental services is highly desirable.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage hazardous materials and maintain accurate documentation.

- Ability to travel frequently, often alongside a CDL driver, to various sites (50-60% travel), including overnight trips as needed.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with customers and team members effectively.

- Commitment to safety and environmental compliance, with experience using PPE and following safety protocols.

If you have a background in chemistry or environmental science and are looking for a hands-on role in hazardous waste management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Send your resume confidentially to or apply to this advert.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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