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Hazardous Materials Field Technician (InSite Chemist)

Clean Harbors
Panorama City, CA, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jul 2025
💰 $56,000/yr($46,000/yr$56,000/yr)

About the role

Clean Harbors is looking for a Hazardous Materials Technician (Insite Chemist) to join their safety conscious team. This person would be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with collecting, segregating, packing, and preparing for shipment of hazardous waste in accordance with our company policies and procedures at our client location in Panorama City, CA. 

 

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 05:00am-02:30pm 

 

 Why work for Clean Harbors? 

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive wages $23.00-$28.00 hourly DOE
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K with company matching component
  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Positive and safe work environments
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career 

 Key Responsibilities:  

  • Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
  • Monitor and Pick-up Waste Materials from Accumulation Areas that includes Patient Care Areas, Emergency Departments, Specialty Units, Procedure Rooms, Laboratory Settings, and Other Healthcare Environments.
  • Consolidate Wastes That is Collected for More Efficient Shipping and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
  • Utilize Drum Dollies and Pallet Jacks to Load Waste Shipments into Authorized DOT Transportation Vehicles
  • Assist with Waste Identification and Waste Characterization 
  • Assist with the Collection of Samples, Sending Samples to Laboratories for Analysis, and Chain of Custody Preparation (additional charges may apply, sampling of unknown materials may require the use of specialized PPE and equipment, quoted per event)
  • Assist with Labeling Waste Accumulation Containers 
  • Check and Maintain Optimal Levels of Operational Supplies (Waste Containers, PPE, and Other Waste Program Materials) While Taking into Account Storage Space Restrictions at Each Facility
  • Assist with Sourcing Materials Utilized by the InSite Hazardous Waste Management Program 
  • Assist with Maintaining Shipments Schedules for Waste Transportation and Disposal Services
  • Other duties as assigned

 What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
  • Hazardous waste experience preferred;
  • Valid Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Record.

  

Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Clean Harbors? 
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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 one-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.

We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

 

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