Environmental Field Chemist

Grupo Tradebe is hiring an Environmental Field Chemist in Durham, KS, focusing on the safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Responsibilities include classifying, packaging, and labeling waste, ensuring regulatory compliance, and operating a box truck. The role offers growth opportunities, a sign-on bonus, and benefits like tuition reimbursement. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or related field, with relevant experience preferred.
This position is eligible for our $1500 Sign-On/Retention bonus!

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

As a Technical Services Chemist, you will be on the front lines of environmental solutions, providing expert lab packing services to ensure the safe handling, packaging, and disposal of hazardous materials. Join a team where your technical expertise drives meaningful change every day.

Opportunity Highlights
• Join a global company who is passionate about sustainability!
• This position is a great role to get experience in the industry and grow within the company.
• Tuition reimbursement program - will pay up to $7,800 of your student loans!!
• Pay and train you to obtain a CDL B License, if you do not currently possess one.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a difference in the environmental services industry? Tradebe is seeking a Field Chemist to join our team! In this role, you'll be at the forefront of environmental safety, taking charge of identifying, packaging, and labelling hazardous waste for secure transportation and disposal in the Durham, NC area. With ample opportunities for growth and professional development, if you have knowledge in chemical classification, we'd love to explore the possibility of you joining our team!

What will you do?
• Accurately classify, identify, package, and label hazardous waste for transport and disposal.
• Process regulatory paperwork to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and internal protocols.
• Assist with unpacking hazardous materials at our plant, as needed.
• Sample container contents to determine proper handling.
• Operate a 26-foot long box truck once a CDL Class B license is obtained (if you do not currently possess one).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience without a degree will also be considered.
• A basic knowledge of or desire to learn hazardous waste field is preferred
• Experience in lab packing and knowledge of (or interest in learning) hazardous waste classification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to pass an OSHA/DOT physical exam, drug screening, and background check.
• Possession of a CDL-B with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements is strongly preferred but not required. If you do not possess one, we will assist you in obtaining one while in this position.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crawl, lift, reach, push, and pull. Must be able to wear a full-face respirator

Why Tradebe is Right for You
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh