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Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist

Kimball, NE · On-site

$29/hr

This is a full-time, permanent position offering hourly earnings potential NEW wage, $29 an hour ... We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery ...

LGC Group

Principal Chemist

Petaluma, CA · On-site

LGC Biosearch Technologies Location: 2100 South McDowell, Petaluma, CA 94952 Type: Full-time ... Develop and refine synthetic routes, synthesis method refinement, coupling conditions, deprotection ...

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Petaluma, CA

Fulltime Company Overview LGC Biosearch Technologies operates across manufacturing sites in the US ... Develop and refine synthetic routes, synthesis method refinement, coupling conditions, deprotection ...

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Research & Development Chemist

Oceanside, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried Join a Company That's Building ... Work with external laboratories to design testing programs, interpret results, and refine ...

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Seattle, WA · On-site

This is a full-time position, located at any of our Haley & Aldrich offices, nationwide, but with ... refine conceptual site models. * Proficiency with data acquisition and instrument reporting ...

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$80 - $110K/hr

Method development & validation - designing and refining analytical methods * Experience in ... Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 Annual Bonus ...

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Senior R & D Chemist

Kansas City, MO · Hybrid

$80 - $110K/hr

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CleanHarbors

Receiving Chemist I

Bartow, FL

... full-time employment Group 401K with company matching component Own Part of the Company with our ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist I

Bartow, FL

... full-time employment Group 401K with company matching component Own Part of the Company with our ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist I

Bartow, FL

... full-time employment Group 401K with company matching component Own Part of the Company with our ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist I

Bartow, FL · On-site

$14.16 - $32.88/hr

... full-time employment • Group 401K with company matching component • Own Part of the Company ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

CleanHarbors

Receiving Chemist I

Cincinnati, OH

... full-time employment Group 401K with company matching component Own Part of the Company with our ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist I

Cincinnati, OH

... full-time employment Group 401K with company matching component Own Part of the Company with our ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist I

Cincinnati, OH

... full-time employment Group 401K with company matching component Own Part of the Company with our ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

Clean Harbors

Receiving Chemist I

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

... full-time employment • Group 401K with company matching component • Own Part of the Company ... refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market.

Sorion

R&D Chemist

Houston, TX

$80K - $110K/yr

Co-develop and refine SOPs with engineers to improve repeatability and efficiency * Identify ... Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Sorion

R&D Chemist

Houston, TX · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Co-develop and refine SOPs with engineers to improve repeatability and efficiency * Identify ... We cover 100% of health insurance premiums for full-time employees.

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Job ResponsibilitiesFull scope of chemical analysis, process monitoring, safety complianceSimilar tasks but on a reduced scale or scope

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Receiving Chemist

Clean Harbors

Kimball, NE • On-site

$29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Clean Harbors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 90 rated recycling and waste

Job description

We Build with Passion- Clean Harbors Kimball, NE NEW Incineration unit is seeking a Receiving Chemist is responsible for labpack processing and drum receiving/coding, within the Company’s industrial warehouse. This is a full-time, permanent position offering hourly earnings potential NEW wage, $29 an hour, paid weekly, along with career growth and advancement opportunities. We are searching for a reliable individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our team in Kimball, NE!  Shifts are 4 days a week and each shift are 11 hours/day. Days: 5am – 4pm and Evening: 1pm– 12am.

Why work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component 
  • Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities:
  • Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times 
  • Receives all incoming containers, assures all containers are assigned proper disposal process code and/or outbound profile, responsible for knowledge of Clean Harbors proprietary WIN system applicable to receiving, routing and billing of drums;
  • Samples all incoming containers and performs basic chemical analysis of samples following prescribed procedures;
  • Completes all paperwork associated with consolidation process and performs waste tracking operations through Clean Harbors proprietary software, WIN;
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedure’s 
  • Use of forklift to offload and re-load drums and transport containers throughout the warehouse as needed 
  • Calibrates and utilizes lab instrumentation required to run basic analysis, completes all paperwork associated with analysis and drum sampling, ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines;
  • Conveys critical verbal and written information to internal and external stakeholders;
  • Ensures real time tracking of all containers via Clean Harbors WIN system in conjunction with handheld barcode scanners;
  • Supply management in their area of responsibility, and best management practices including proper housekeeping.

Qualifications:
  • Associate, Bachelor’s, or Trade degree- required
  • Completion of college level chemistry course- required
  • Previous experience in one or more of the following fields preferred: Warehouse, Quality Control, Chemical Handling, Laboratory, or Inventory Management;
  • Previous forklift operating experience - willing to train! 
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work independently and in team environment
  • DOT Training
  • Proficiency in Windows based applications
  • Climb on and off forklifts
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs from the ground to your waste
  • Climb up and down vertical ladders
  • Capable of reaching out, over and down exerting a force
  • 20/20 eyesight corrected or uncorrected - depth perception is critical
  • 10 pushups, deep knee squats and sit-ups (to determine if fit)
  • Good hand/eye coordination
  • Valid Driver's License required
  • Punctuality and attendance required
  • Respirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
  • Background check, drug screen and physical- required
  • Must be willing to workdays, weekends and 2nd shift

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.

Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. 

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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About Clean Harbors

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Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Norwell, MA, US

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