Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist)

Job overview

The Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) role is onsite at customer locations, with the listing identifying West Dundee, IL; the description also references Clean Harbors in Elgin, IL. Pay is $22–$24+ per hour. Clean Harbors provides environmental, energy, and industrial services and describes its work as helping solve environmental and industrial challenges. The field chemist handles and prepares chemical waste for compliant shipment at customer sites, supporting safe waste management and regulatory compliance. The role combines inspections, documentation, sampling, packaging, and customer-facing field work rather than laboratory-based chemistry.

What you'll do

• Follow health and safety practices and company procedures. Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land-disposal restriction notifications. Inspect staging, accumulation, and storage areas and drums for housekeeping, leaks, spills, and labeling compliance. Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals
• prepare and approve projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company requirements. Sample and profile new waste streams or waste requiring analytical testing
• verify drum counts and shippable condition
• follow applicable regulations
• and safely operate vehicles as required. A valid driver's license is required
• by position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within six months.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental field chemist

cleanpack chemist

hazardous waste

chemical packaging

environmental services

customer sites

west dundee il

clean harbors

$22–$24+/hr

paid training

cdl class b by position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, company-paid training, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

Why this role

Entry-level position with paid out-of-state Academy training; training may require time away from home and related expenses are covered. College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science and environmental-services experience are preferred. The role is customer-facing and not laboratory-based.

About the employer

Clean Harbors is hiring for this role. Industry: Remediation Services. Sector: 56.