Environmental Waste Technician (InSite Chemist)

Location: Devens, MA

Starting Pay: $23.00–$24.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Job Type: Full-Time

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Waste Technician (InSite Chemist) to join our safety-conscious team at a large pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility in Devens, MA .

In this hands-on role, you'll help keep the facility safe and environmentally compliant by collecting, handling, and managing hazardous and biological waste throughout the campus. This position combines physical work with environmental safety, waste management, and regulatory compliance.

No extensive chemistry background? No problem! We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy staying active and are willing to learn. Whether you're coming from manufacturing, warehousing, industrial operations, environmental services, or a related field, we encourage you to apply.

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 Pay

• 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

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

• Perform daily hazardous waste and biological waste collection rounds across multiple buildings within the facility.

• Safely collect, move, segregate, label, and package waste materials in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Handle waste containers, boxes, and drums, including preparing materials for proper storage and shipment.

• Conduct routine inspections of waste accumulation areas to maintain environmental and regulatory compliance.

• Assist with waste documentation, inventory tracking, labeling, and compliance-related records.

• Respond to spills and other environmental incidents using appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Work closely with team members and facility personnel to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Occasionally operate a company pickup truck as needed, subject to applicable driving requirements.

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License

• Previous experience in waste management, warehousing, manufacturing, environmental services, industrial operations, or a similar hands-on environment is a plus.

• A background in chemistry, environmental science, or a related discipline is helpful, but equivalent practical experience and other backgrounds will be considered.

• Willingness to learn hazardous waste handling procedures, environmental regulations, and safety practices.

• Ability to perform physically active work, including extensive walking, standing, bending, and moving waste containers.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

• Dependable, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to assist with different responsibilities throughout the facility.

• Ability to meet applicable site access, safety training, and company driving requirements.

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 [email protected] 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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