Lab Chemist II

  • Clean Harbors
  • Calumet City, Illinois
  • Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Lab Chemist II to join out East Chicago, IN team who is responsible for the routine analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform preparations and analysis to produce data (results, calibrations, QC) on inbounds, in-process and outbound analysis on routine samples
  • Perform tank analyses to verify product specification
  • Ensure that all work meets applicable QC/QA guidelines
  • Identify data anomalies and determine when follow up is necessary
  • Understand and follow procedures (IE analytical, safety, and quality)
  • Basic troubleshooting of the instrumentation
  • Preventative maintenance in the instrumentation assigned
  • Housekeeping, inventory, and waste disposal
  • Basic statistical data calculations and input
  • Work with others to complete analytical sequences

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work at Safety-Kleen, a Clean Harbors Company?

  • Bachelor's Degree Science required (Chemistry or Physical/Life Sciences preferred)
  • 1 to 3 years experience in a related field preferred
  • Experience with Inbound Receipt analysis using GC for PCB and Chlorine a plus!
  • In-Process and Final Product analyses experience using ICP for Metals, Viscometer, Pour Point, Particle Count, and/or NOACK is preferred
  • Excellent Written Communication Skills- Written and verbal
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
  • Follow Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, 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.

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Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Job ID: 490818593
Originally Posted on: 8/26/2025

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