Location: Somerville,MA, USA
Job Title: Environmental Specialist
Job Description
Are you passionate about environmental science and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field? We are seeking an Environmental Specialist who is keen on working with hazardous waste and contributing to environmental safety. This role will involve working in teams to perform lab pack services, including chemical segregation, packing, and disposal, as well as conducting chemical inventories, audits, and inspections of facilities and laboratories. You will also assist management in developing top accounts and devising standard operating procedures while demonstrating supervisory leadership skills through interactions with team members.
Responsibilities
* Perform lab pack services including chemical segregation, packing, and disposal.
* Conduct chemical inventories, audits, and inspections of facilities and laboratories.
* Assist management in developing top accounts and devising standard operating procedures.
* Demonstrate supervisory leadership skills through interactions with team members.
Essential Skills
* Strong interest in working in the field with hazardous waste.
* Health & Safety knowledge.
* Environmental science experience
* Customer service skills.
* OSHA 40 certification.
* Experience with hazardous materials handling.
* Field surveying skills.
* Field service experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
* Degree in Environmental Science preferred.
* Degrees in related fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology, Marine Science, etc.
* Prior work experience, ideally hands-on or in customer service (not research).
* Personable and able to interact with clients daily.
* Comfortable with the physical aspects of the position, including packing and disposing of chemicals.
Work Environment
This position involves working on-site at various locations throughout the Greater Boston area, including Bio/Pharma companies, life science companies, hospitals, and higher education institutions. The role is 100% field-based with no typical day, as tasks and clients will vary daily. Candidates will report to the Somerville office each day and then travel to different sites in a company vehicle with their team of 1-4 people. Workdays are 8-10 hours starting at 6 or 7 am. You will work in a crew of 2-5 people, including a team lead who will provide guidance and answer any questions.
If interested, please reach out directly to Lindsee Allienello at lallienello @ actalentservices.com.
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.
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