Lab Chemist I

Clean Harbors in Cleveland, OH is looking to add a Lab Chemist I to our team. Our Lab Chemist I is responsible for sample preparation, the analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties.

Shift: Need availability for 3:30 pm-12:00 pm; Monday-Friday. OT and Saturdays will be periodically needed.

Pay rate: $23/HR+ $1.75 for the shift differential. Training will typically take place on day shift for 1-2 weeks. 

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;


• Competitive wages with opportunity for overtime;


• Comprehensive health benefits available after 30 days of employment;


• Group 401K with company matching component;


• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;


• Positive and safe work environments;


• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment that is in compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations as well as all applicable company Health and Safety and Compliance protocols;
• Performs analysis of samples following prescribed procedures, with the ability to solve minor problems;
• Calibrates and utilizes instrumentation;
• Maintenance of equipment, suggests solutions to problems;
• Completes all paperwork associated with the analyses in a neat and timely fashion;
• Ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines;
• Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices;
• Responsible for proper management of waste generated as a result of analytical procedures.

Key Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or physical science is required;
• 1-5 years’ experience in hands-on laboratory experience with wet chemistry testing methods;
• Ability to set up and conduct chemical experiments/tests such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and titrations preferred;
• Superior organizational skills coupled with a strong attention to detail;
• Effective communication skills in writing and in verbal, will be interacting with people of various education and technical backgrounds;
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state, provincial and local governmental agencies. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a premier provider of used oil recycling and re-refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.  For many positions, we have implemented a Competency Based Progression and Pay Program, which directly rewards employees for developing increased proficiency in their key job functions through training and experience. At Clean Harbors you are offered unique opportunities for all stages of your career.

To learn more about our company visit us at www.cleanharbors.com.

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role. 

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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