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Chemist I

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Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States Republic Services Full time
About the Company

Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to customers. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Chemical Specialist to join our team. As a Chemical Specialist, you will work in the field on customer locations, conducting chemical management, packaging, and disposal services for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct routine inspections and audits to assess customers' compliance with hazmat storage, waste management, and occupational safety regulations.
  • Handle, classify, segregate, label, and package hazardous and non-hazardous materials according to Federal and State regulations.
  • Train laboratory and production staff on proper chemical handling and storage techniques and relevant environmental laws.
  • Respond to emergency chemical spills and perform cleanup duties.
  • Prepare shipping documents and coordinate transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste materials.
  • Perform consolidation of hazardous materials and waste.
  • Provide expert knowledge on government regulations, health and safety practices, and proper disposal methods to customers.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in hazardous waste classification, lab pack segregation, and waste handling.
  • Working knowledge of applicable DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment.
  • Willingness to wear and safely use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen, and Alcohol testing.
  • Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening.
  • Pass the Company's Auto Insurance Qualifiers.
  • Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Valid Driver's License
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP), employee discount programs, retirement plan with a generous company match, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Why Work with Us

As a Chemical Specialist at Republic Services, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. Our company culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.