Lab Chemist I

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Fallon
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Laboratory Chemist I to join our Fallon, NV team. In this position, you will be responsible for performing chemical analyses, conducting laboratory tests, and ensuring quality control of our products. You will work closely with the research and development team, quality assurance personnel, and production staff to maintain product quality and support the development of new formulations.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group 401-K retirement savings with company matching
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Responsibilities:
  • Perform testing on inbound, in-process, and outbound samples.
  • Perform tank analyses to verify product specifications.
  • Develop and review SOPs
  • Operate and perform troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.
  • Perform special assignments to assist in lab and plant operations.
  • Prepare standards and reagents for use in calibration and analyses
  • Provide analytical and other training to lab personnel.
  • Use available tools for scheduling, ordering, sample and data storage.
  • Develop and implement analytical methods and QA/QC procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned
    
    Qualifications
    
    What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?
    
    
    • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
    • 3+ years of experience in a laboratory setting (industrial preferred)
    • GC and/or ICP experience is a plus
    • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
    • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
    • Good time management and ability to handle multiple projects
    • Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and hazardous material handling
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      
      Join our team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/
      
      Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout North America. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state, provincial and local governmental agencies. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is a premier provider of used oil recycling and re-refining, parts washers and environmental services for the small quantity generator market. Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has waste disposal facilities and service locations throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Mexico and Puerto Rico.
      
      We appreciate all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; 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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