Field Chemist

Job Title: Field Chemist

Job Description

As a Field Chemist, you will be responsible for the sorting and transportation of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, ensuring compatibility and safety processes at all times for each job and lab pack services provided to our customers. This role involves some travel as you may be required to fill in at various locations as necessary. Your key duties will include segregating chemicals by hazard class, packing compatible materials in appropriate containers, preparing for transportation, and completing necessary paperwork per job. You will also assist in characterizing materials at field project sites, follow proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting hazardous materials, develop good client relations and direct Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.

Hard Skills

• Hazardous Material Handling

• Lab Packing

• Chemistry

• Materials Characterization

• Client Relations

• Directing Field Technicians/Drivers

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills

• Safe work habits

• Adaptability

• Travel readiness

Job Type

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

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Niagara Falls, New York.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will operate out of our office in Latham, NY. You will report to this office in the morning and from there proceed to various sites as needed.

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.