Hazardous Waste Chemist

Clean Harbors is hiring a Hazardous Waste Chemist in Harleyville, SC, to manage chemical waste at the Medical University of SC. Responsibilities include packing, inspecting, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in lab pack operations and a BS in Chemistry or relevant coursework.
Hazardous Waste Chemist

Employer

Clean Harbors

Location

Harleyville, South Carolina, US

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

May 29, 2025

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Clean Harbors in Charleston, SC is seeking an Insite Chemist-MUSC to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste, lab packs in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs at the Medical University of SC.Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!

Pay Range $24.00 -$30.00 per hour, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match

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

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner

Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications

Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas

Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills

Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment

Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements

Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines

Perform other duties as assigned

1-2 years of experience in lab pack operations, in a chemist role

Valid Driver's license

Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

BS in Chemistry or some coursework in Chemistry or Natural Science

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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