Our Laboratory Technician II in East Chicago, IN is responsible for the routine analysis of samples to determine their chemical and physical properties.

Shift: Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm and one weekend per month.

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
• Group 401K program with company matching component
• 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

• Perform preparations and analysis to produce data (results, calibrations, QC) on inbounds, in-process and outbound analysis on routine samples.
• Perform tank analyses to verify product specification.
• Ensure that all work meets applicable QC/QA guidelines
• Identify data anomalies and determine when follow up is necessary
• Understand and follow procedures (IE analytical, safety, and quality)
• Basic troubleshooting of the instrumentation
• Preventative maintenance in the instrumentation assigned
• Housekeeping, inventory, and waste disposal
• Basic statistical data calculations and input
• Work with others to complete analytical sequences.
• Other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree Science required (Chemistry or Physical/Life Sciences preferred)
• 1 to 3 years' experience in a related field preferred
• Experience with Inbound Receipt analysis using GC for PCB and Chlorine a plus!
• In-Process and Final Product analyses experience using ICP for Metals, Viscometer, Pour Point, Particle Count, and/or NOACK is preferred
• Excellent Written Communication Skills- Written and verbal
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
• Follow Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Lift up to 50lbs, climb, stoop and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to work -Monday to Friday 8am-4pm and every 4th Saturday and Sunday (you will be given off the Friday before and the Monday after on these weekends

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact eci@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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Job Identification: 154313
Category: Field Technicians
Posting Date: 2025-11-10
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Chemist & Chemist Management
Locations: IN-EAST CHICAGO: 601 Riley Road
Pay Range: $26.35 Hourly