Receiving Chemist I

  • Clean Harbors
  • Campbell, California
  • Full Time
Receiving Chemist I Summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Receiving Chemist I to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling, coding, and processing lab packs and drums, performing initial sampling and analysis, and managing the proper shipping and disposal of waste materials. You will work closely with operations and logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant material handling. This is a great opportunity for those with a background in chemistry, environmental science, or related fields who are ready to grow their career in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Shift & Pay: Night Shift 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM | $25.00/hour

What It Takes to Work at Clean Harbors
  • Strong team orientation and communication skills
  • Ability to follow direction and adapt to changing business needs
  • Solid understanding of math, chemistry, and chemical testing
  • Organizational skills, initiative, and attention to detail
  • Receiving, Shipping, or Lab Pack experience preferred
  • Proficiency with Windows-based applications
  • Tested knowledge in at least two areas or advanced understanding in one:
  • Lab Pack Coding/Processing
  • Drum Receiving/Coding
  • Shipping of Waste Materials

RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities

  • Lab Pack Coding/Processing: Receive, code, consolidate, and repack lab packs; manage reactive materials; complete all related paperwork; operate lab pack systems
  • Drum Receiving/Coding: Sample incoming drums, perform basic analysis, calibrate lab instruments, complete QA/QC documentation, weigh drums for billing, and move to proper storage
  • Waste Management & Shipping: Ensure all drums are properly coded and routed; manage outbound shipments using least-cost routing and proper paperwork; coordinate with logistics to stage and prepare shipments
  • Inventory & Supply Management: Assist with Just in Time inventory, maintain a safe work environment, and mentor/train other team members
  • Material Sampling & Reporting: Open, sample, and record received materials per Waste Analysis Plan (WAP); forward samples for further lab analysis

QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications

  • 2 years of college or specialized training in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 03 years of experience in a similar role
  • Required certifications: 24-hour OSHA, Forklift, RCRA/DOT training
  • Knowledge of facility-specific Waste Analysis Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job ID: 490133435
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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