Environmental chemist job description

Scientist 1

Make an impact. Build a career.

At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.

That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.

Find your place at Pace®

Join us as a Scientist I, where you’ll put your love of science to work performing and overseeing projects within the wet chemistry department of our environmental testing laboratory.

What you’ll do

• Facilitate and support the analysis, administration and oversight of air, water and soil samples using standard chemistry/ biochemistry policies, programs, and practices
• Clean, maintain and calibrate equipment
• Maintain detailed and organized documentation on all laboratory work
• Work a Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm schedule; training will be on first shift for 4-8 weeks

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting, remain standing for long periods while conducting tests, work around strong smells, and wear personal protective equipment while handling samples (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses and gloves; all PPE provided by Pace®).

What we promise

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to build a rewarding career
• An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth

About PaceⓇ

PaceⓇ Science and Technology company makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, PaceⓇ advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others. More at PACELABS.com.

PaceⓇ Analytical Services is a division of PaceⓇ Science and Technology, providing local testing and analytical services backed by a large, national laboratory network.

PaceⓇ Life Sciences is a division of PaceⓇ Science and Technology, providing full-service CDMO/CRO capabilities and professional services for in-house labs through a nationwide network of service centers, manufacturing sites and FDA-registered laboratories.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages depending on experience and CDL Class;
• Company iPhone phone with data;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Generous PTO plan
• Company paid for Certificiations, Extensive training and tuition remibursement programs;
• 401k program with a company matching component after 1 year;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Key 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;
• Collects, identifies and packages hazardous and non-hazardous waste products;
• Samples, labels and prepares waste drums for pick-up and transport at customer locations;
• Loads wastes properly and segregates for compatibility on transport vehicle;
• Accumulates and records accurate billing information to ensure proper customer billing;
• Ensures customer satisfaction by understanding each customers' specific disposal and packaging requirements;
• Overall quality control of waste materials to be shipped;
• Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance to company policies and procedures.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of environmental clean up or lab packing experience preferred;
• Education or background in chemical knowledge preferred;
• Class B CDL required;
• Hazmat endorsement preferred;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Good communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to travel overnight.

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

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 one-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.

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Work for Indiana

Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.

At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Salary:

The salary for this position starts at $ 39,910.00 per year.

Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

About the Job:

As the Environmental Chemist in this role, you will utilize environmental sampling procedures and techniques for various media including groundwater, soil, sediment, waste, as well as indoor air, soil and sub-slab vapors. In this role, you will also utilize specialized technical knowledge in the evaluation of air, water, waste, and soil data in agency required plans.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

* Plan sampling events, develop sampling and analysis plans, and conduct environmental sampling, sampling assistance, and field sampling audits/oversight of contractor sampling to support project data quality objectives.
* Determine the chemical impact of regulations on the environment and on other programs and propose revisions to existing regulations or formulation of new regulations.
* Provide technical and regulatory consultation to intra-agency staff, other public agencies, private contractors, consultants, responsible parties, lawyers, and the public regarding sampling and analytical criteria, analytical data evaluation, site characterization, and remediation methods for cases involving possible contamination of the environment and endangerment of human health.
* Function as a liaison with federal agencies to interpret revisions in federal regulations and develop and implement appropriate changes in state rules and policies.
* Initiate and standardize chemistry monitoring research and monitoring techniques.
* Write chemistry specifications and guidance for the regulated community and other general public customers to achieve compliance with vague regulations and standards, agency objectives, and/or unwritten agency policy.
* Evaluate field sampling, laboratory analytical processes, site characterizations, and other chemistry-related factors for technical adequacy to meet project data quality objectives (DQOs).
* Assist in investigating known or suspected sites of environmental concern to the agency.
* Prepare reports for staff regarding evaluations performed, recommend approval, modification or denial of plans, permit applications, and closure demonstrations based upon findings.
* Assist in training environmental chemistry staff and office technical staff with regards to environmental chemistry related issues.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of this role.

What We're Looking For:

* A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is required.
* Two to three (2-3) years of environmental sampling training and experience, and/or laboratory experience is preferred.

What You'll Need for Success:

* Working knowledge of various environmental sampling methods and procedures and direct field experience conducting environmental sampling of various media.
* Extensive knowledge of agency program processes as related to the discipline of chemistry.
* Extensive knowledge of all federal policies, guidelines, goals and procedures of the relevant program area.
* Extensive knowledge of analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry related to environmental monitoring and its application to the relevant program areas.
* Extensive knowledge of, and the ability to interpret and apply, a wide range of regulations, statutes, and guidelines.
* Working knowledge of biology, toxicology, biochemistry and geology as needed for the environmental regulations and program development.
* Extensive knowledge of environmental quality assurance/quality control as applicable to laboratory operating procedures, audit processes and contract requirements.
* Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) laboratory safety practices and procedures.
* Ability to write narrative reports and prepare effective presentations.
* Ability to use chemistry expertise in developing and proposing new policies, procedures and guidance to improve the section and branch programs.
* Ability to conduct intensive research for environmental monitoring advancements of the programs and to determine resolutions and new approaches to various problems, many of which are unprecedented.
* Ability to determine critical project elements and establish and meet program objectives.
* Ability to assimilate and integrate knowledge and information related to chemistry, the related disciplines of biology, toxicology, biochemistry and geology and the principles of environmental protection to specific situations.
* Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;
* Wellness program (offers a premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
* Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
* Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities;
* Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match;
* Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options;
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
* 150 hours of paid new parent leave;
* Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave;

* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off;
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years;
* Education Reimbursement Program;
* Group life insurance;
* Referral Bonus program;
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits;
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program;
* Free Parking for most positions;
* Free LinkedIn Learning access;

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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