Field Chemist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Field Chemist I facilitates Lab Pack Program, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), and other field activities by providing field services for customers on their site, including the characterization, packaging, handling, and transportation of wastes. Incumbent maintains safety, meticulous attention to detail, profitability, and efficiency.

• Provides Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and with established company procedures.

• Samples and characterizes hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

• Generates waste profiles into end-user facility.

• Performs price quotes for customer.

• Provides customer with detailed inventory of waste on site.

• Transports wastes from customer sites to end user or transfer facility.

• Generates required internal paperwork to provide accurate and timely customer service and invoicing.

• Help to off load waste at end user facility.

• De-packs and consolidates waste.

• Provides technical support.

• Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee’s level of work.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of basic chemistry. Integrates knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and theories.

• Applies basic communication skills to read, analyze, and interpret general business documentation, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and to respond effectively to inquiries.

• Good knowledge of business math and basic accounting processes.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an MVR that meets company policy standards.

• At least 1 year of chemistry or related environmental experience.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards.

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.

Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in…