Field Chemist

Perma-Fix Environmental Services

Various, TN

Full Time

Posted August 5, 2026

$48k - $67k· Est.

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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Job Description

Description

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.
-Lead chemical characterization activities for laboratory chemicals and unknown materials.
-Verify chemical identities using process knowledge, analytical data, and field observations.
-Make hazardous waste determinations under RCRA.
-Evaluate unknown materials and recommend treatment or disposal pathways.
-Direct sampling activities and review analytical results.
-Determine compatibility for bulking and lab packing.
-Prepare or review waste profiles and disposal documentation.
-Review and approve shipping papers, manifests, and Bills of Lading.
-Conduct required DOT pre-shipment peer reviews.
-Verify packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and container selection.
-Ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, DOE, TSDF Waste Acceptance Criteria, and applicable regulations.
-Coordinate with disposal facilities and transportation providers.
-Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and waste disposition processes.
-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.
-Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications.
-Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
-Sample materials and unpack hazardous waste at Perma-Fix owned treatment facilities.
-Input data using company software.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, natural science, or related field.
-Previous lab packing experience preferred.
-Understanding of Federal and State Environmental and Transportation regulations. DOT and RCRA experience preferred.
-Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
-Willing and able to travel to customer sites
-Ability to obtain a Class B CDL
-Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.
-Demonstrates a positive attitude and professionalism when interacting with customers and team members.
-Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification.
-Ability to regularly lift or move object weighting 40lbs or more.