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Lab Chemist Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

QuantumClean

Lab Analyst I

Hillsboro, OR

AA degree (in chemistry or related discipline) with a minimum of 4 yrs relevant experience or a B.S. degree (in chemistry or related discipline) or an M.S degree with no relevant experience.

QuantumClean

Lab Analyst I

Hillsboro, OR

AA degree (in chemistry or related discipline) with a minimum of 4 yrs relevant experience or a B.S. degree (in chemistry or related discipline) or an M.S degree with no relevant experience.

UCT Alumni Association

Lab Analyst I

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

The Lab Analyst I performs moderately complex laboratory tests and protocols following standard ... S. degree (in chemistry or related discipline) or an M.S degree with no relevant experience.

UCT Alumni Association

Lab Analyst I

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

The Lab Analyst I performs moderately complex laboratory tests and protocols following standard ... S. degree (in chemistry or related discipline) or an M.S degree with no relevant experience.

Kelly Services

Operator II - Lab Support

Eugene, OR · On-site

The Operator II - Lab Support plays a critical role in ensuring the operational efficiency of ... Familiarity with chemistry laboratory operations including safe handling of solvents and glassware

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How much do lab chemist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab chemist in Oregon is $32.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.43 and $37.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a lab chemist do?

A lab chemist is a professional who conducts chemical analyses and experiments in a laboratory setting. They are responsible for preparing chemical solutions, analyzing samples, conducting quality control tests, and interpreting data to support research and development or manufacturing processes. Lab chemists work in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, environmental science, and manufacturing. Their work ensures product safety, regulatory compliance, and innovation in chemical products and processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab chemist?

To thrive as a Lab Chemist, you need a solid background in chemistry, laboratory techniques, and data analysis, typically supported by a bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or a related field. Familiarity with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, spectrophotometers, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is usually required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are key soft skills that help in accurate data interpretation and teamwork. These skills and qualifications ensure reliable experimental results, compliance with safety protocols, and successful collaboration on research and development projects.

What are some common challenges lab chemists face in ensuring accurate and reliable test results?

Lab Chemists often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to protocols to prevent contamination, accurately calibrating instruments, and managing time effectively when processing multiple samples. They must also stay updated on new analytical techniques and regulatory requirements. Collaborating with team members to troubleshoot unexpected results and ensuring thorough documentation are essential for maintaining the integrity of laboratory data.

What is the difference between Lab Chemist vs Quality Control Analyst?

AspectLab ChemistQuality Control Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fieldBachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing facilitiesQuality assurance labs, manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical companies
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturingPharmaceutical, biotech, food, and beverage industries
Job FocusConducting experiments, developing formulations, analyzing samplesTesting products, ensuring quality standards, compliance

While both roles require a chemistry background and involve laboratory work, a Lab Chemist primarily focuses on research, development, and analysis of chemical samples. In contrast, a Quality Control Analyst concentrates on testing products to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. Both roles are essential in manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries, often overlapping in skills and certifications.

How much does a lab chemist make?

The average salary for a lab chemist in the United States ranges from $45,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience, education, and location. Entry-level positions typically start around $40,000, while experienced chemists with specialized skills or certifications can earn over $80,000 annually.

What is the role of a lab chemist?

A lab chemist conducts experiments and analyzes chemical substances to develop new products, improve processes, or ensure quality control. They use laboratory equipment, follow safety protocols, and often require knowledge of chemical analysis techniques and certifications such as OSHA training.

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Infographic showing various Lab Chemist job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,159 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) - CDL Training Provided

Clean Harbors

Clackamas, OR • On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform environmental services at customer locations, including waste collection, packaging, segregation, container exchanges, small lab packs, and preparation of materials for transportation.

  • Support the training and eventual operation of a Class B CDL with required endorsements, including hazmat and tanker, to operate a 26-foot box truck.

  • Travel throughout Central Oregon, including occasional out-of-town and overnight work, to support customer needs.

Clean Harbors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 92 rated recycling and waste

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to support a growing customer base throughout Central Oregon in the Bend, Redmond and Madras area.

Don't have a CDL yet? We are willing to provide CDL training for the right environmental candidate.

This is a field-based, customer-facing environmental position not a laboratory chemist position. The Environmental Field Chemist will work primarily at medical and healthcare customer locations performing environmental services including waste collection, packaging and segregation, container exchanges, small lab packs and preparation of materials for transportation.

The successful candidate will be trained to obtain a Class B CDL and ultimately operate a 26-foot box truck as part of the position. Because the CDL will be an important part of supporting our new Central Oregon business, candidates must be willing and able to begin CDL training on an accelerated timeline after hire.

Occasional out-of-town work and overnight travel will be required.
 

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, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

 
Why work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth 
  • Competitive Starting Pay; ($26.00-$31.00 hourly DOE)
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
  • Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  • Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
Required Qualifications:
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Strong customer service skills
  • By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
  • Perform physical functions per job requirements
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
  • Ability to travel throughout Central Oregon with occasional overnight/out-of-town work 
  • Willingness and ability to attend CDL school and obtain a Class B CDL with required endorsements on an accelerated timeline 
  • Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
     
Preferred Qualifications:
  • College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
  • Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

 
Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.

 
This position is an entry level management position.   From this role, there are approximately 15 other roles one can be promoted into within Clean Harbors.  A significant number of our middle and senior management staff all started in this role, from less than 5 years ago to 30 plus years ago.  Many others who have started in this role have significant positions within our customers as Environmental Health and Safety staff members at significant universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers as well as other customers. 

 
We will accelerate your training, so you learn the skills and knowledge to succeed in this position and start your career.  You can work in any of our 200+ branch locations and can transfer internally.  After successfully learning this position in approximately 18 to 36 months, then you will have the opportunity to move into a Salary Management position.  

 
Clean Harbors Technical Services
  • Waste Disposal - Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at Company-owned facilities
  • Recycling Services - Extensive recycling, reuse and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil and electrical equipment
  • Chemical Packing - Safe, efficient handling and disposal of the widest range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services - HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel 

 

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. 

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
  • Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
  • Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
  • Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
  • Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
  • Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
  • Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
  • Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
  • Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
  • Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company's policies and procedure
  • Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
  • Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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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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