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Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three ... general chemistry or biology * Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT * Minimum one (1) year lab pack ...

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Earth Smart Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to collect, identify, and package/lab pack various hazardous/non-hazardous waste and transport in accordance with ...

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Earth Smart Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist to collect, identify, and package/lab pack various hazardous/non-hazardous waste and transport in accordance with ...

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How much do environmental lab pack chemist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental lab pack chemist in the United States is $30.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Environmental Lab Pack Chemists?

Environmental Lab Pack Chemists are professionals who specialize in the identification, categorization, and safe packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical wastes for transportation and disposal. They typically work for environmental services companies, laboratories, or waste management firms, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Their responsibilities include conducting chemical inventories, segregating incompatible materials, labeling, and preparing documentation for proper disposal. These chemists play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment by safely managing chemical waste streams.

What are the typical challenges faced by an Environmental Lab Pack Chemist during the waste identification and packing process?

Environmental Lab Pack Chemists often face the challenge of accurately identifying unknown or partially labeled chemicals, which requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail. They must also ensure compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations while preparing and categorizing chemicals for proper disposal. Coordination with other team members, such as environmental technicians and transportation staff, is essential to maintain safety and efficiency in handling hazardous materials. Additionally, managing documentation and maintaining up-to-date records can be demanding, especially when dealing with large or complex inventories.

What is the difference between Environmental Lab Pack Chemist vs Hazardous Waste Technician?

AspectEnvironmental Lab Pack ChemistHazardous Waste Technician
CertificationsAnalytical Chemistry, Safety TrainingHazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER), Safety Training
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, testing facilitiesField sites, waste management facilities
Industry UsageEnvironmental testing, complianceWaste collection, disposal, site cleanup

While both roles involve handling hazardous materials, the Environmental Lab Pack Chemist primarily conducts laboratory analyses and testing related to environmental samples, whereas the Hazardous Waste Technician focuses on the collection, packaging, and disposal of hazardous waste in the field. The Chemist emphasizes analytical skills and lab safety, while the Technician emphasizes field safety and waste management procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Lab Pack Chemist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Lab Pack Chemist, you need a solid background in chemistry or environmental science, often requiring a bachelor's degree and knowledge of hazardous materials regulations. Familiarity with chemical inventory systems, waste profiling software, and safety protocols such as OSHA and DOT regulations is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for accurate documentation and team coordination. These abilities ensure the safe handling, identification, and disposal of hazardous materials, minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America

Job Description

Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper treatment and disposal of customers' hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project/job with supervision of personnel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
  • Occasionally performs onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
  • Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
  • Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle
  • Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR's), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
  • Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures including development of on-site Health &Safety plans/JSA's as outlined in the procedures and policies,
  • Submit Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets.
  • Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
  • Mentor and assist new employees in lab pack work duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience
  • Clean driving record
  • Occasional travel
  • Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
  • Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology
  • Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT
  • Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)
  • 40 hours Depack Experience
  • 8 hours DOT Training
  • PPE Training which includes Respirators

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

  • BS/BA in science related field.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

  • Completion of the following curriculum:
    • Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training - (24 hours)
      • RCRA/DOT refresher course
      • Department of Transportation
      • Lab Pack definitions and procedures
      • Lab pack Field Program
      • Introduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment course
      • Customer Interactions
      • Waste Management Methods
      • On-Site Expectations
      • Manifest/ LDR Completion
      • Health & Safety course(s)
      • Customer Approach
  • Forklift Training
  • Local Facility Capabilities
  • CPR/First Aid/Blood-borne Pathogen training
  • State regulations (if applicable)
  • All required local training

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong communication skills to interact with customer to provide information, explanations, and/or instructions
  • Team Player
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.
  • Demonstrate proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e., Microsoft excel and word)
  • Demonstrates extensive Lab Pack knowledge (i.e., US EPA, DOT, and chemical properties)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

  • Plant, labs and some customer sites
  • Indoor/Outdoor and associated weather conditions
Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law