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What You’ll Do

The Lab Pack Chemist provides on‑site packaging and repackaging services for hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals, ensuring safe handling, accurate documentation, and compliant transportation and disposal. This role is ideal for an entry‑level chemistry or life‑sciences graduate seeking hands‑on environmental services experience and industry training.

• Inventory, identify, and document hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals at customer sites with high accuracy
• Segregate chemicals by compatibility and regulatory requirements to ensure safe handling and transport
• Package and repackage chemicals and hazardous waste into appropriate containers for transport and disposal
• Follow DOT regulations and company procedures for packaging, labeling, and shipping hazardous materials
• Provide on‑site supervision for routine customer lab pack projects to ensure safety and efficiency
• Prepare documentation and manifests for chemical and waste shipments (paper pack services)
• Guide customers on proper segregation, labeling, and preparation of materials for pre‑pack services
• Work collaboratively with teams to complete daily assignments at local and regional customer locations
• Maintain strict focus on safety and environmental compliance in all tasks
• Communicate project status, requirements, and issues with internal teams and customer contacts
• Use and maintain company vehicles and equipment responsibly; keep warehouse and site work areas organized

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Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field
• Laboratory exposure and experience working around hazardous chemicals
• Strong understanding of chemical properties, reactivity, and compatibility
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste handling and chemical safety practices
• Ability to follow and apply DOT hazardous materials packaging and labeling regulations
• Attention to detail for inventorying, segregating, and documenting chemicals
• Comfortable working in environments where hazardous chemicals and waste are present
• Team‑oriented with effective communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight regularly (see Travel section)

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous waste handling or hazardous waste management preferred
• Interest in a long‑term career in environmental services and waste management
• Willingness to participate in employer‑sponsored training and certifications
• Flexible and adaptable to changing daily assignments and varied customer sites
• Comfortable in a field‑based role (this position does not perform traditional laboratory testing)

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Work Environment

This is a full‑time, onsite role based out of Raleigh, NC with a Monday–Friday schedule during daytime hours. Daily starts occur at a small warehouse office in Raleigh before traveling to local or regional customer sites. The role is primarily field‑based and involves handling and packaging chemicals and hazardous waste at customer facilities and storage areas. Regular travel within North Carolina and South Carolina is expected, with some travel to Virginia. Employer provides hotels, vehicles for work travel, and a non‑taxable per diem for food during overnight trips.

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Pay & Benefits

• Salary range: $49,920.00 per year
• Actual compensation within the range depends on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors
• Health, dental, vision, and other benefits as applicable
• Employer‑provided travel accommodations and per diem for overnight travel

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Full‑time, Permanent
• Workplace: Fully onsite (Raleigh, NC)
• Travel: Regular field travel; willingness to complete overnight travel as required (employer provides lodging, vehicles, and per diem)

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client is hiring for this position within the Scientific & QA industry. They focus on environmental services and hazardous materials management and invest in training and career growth for employees.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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