Field Chemist

Job Description

Responsible for sorting, and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste. Will ensure compatibility and safety processes at all times for each job and lab pack services provided to customers. Some travel will be required as this position will fill in at outside locations as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.

• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by hazard class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job.

• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.

• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.

• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials.

• Develop good client relations by effectively communicating with Customers.

• Directs Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.

• Introductory knowledge of high hazard materials management/assessment and cylinder handling.

Hard SkillsHazardous MaterialLab PackingChemistrySoft SkillsEffective communicationClient relationsSafety complianceJob Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Environment

Will be working out of the New York office. Need to be open to 2 overnights a week. Every other month they will be doing week-long projects. Territory includes parts of Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, and extends to Batavia, NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.