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Actalent Environmental Specialist in Somerville, Massachusetts
Job Title: Environmental SpecialistJob Description
We are seeking an Environmental Specialist with a strong interest in working in the field with hazardous waste. The ideal candidate will work in teams to perform lab pack services, including chemical segregation, packing, and disposal, as well as conducting chemical inventories. You will also perform audits and inspections of facilities and laboratories, assist management in developing top accounts, and devise standard operating procedures. This role requires supervisory leadership skills and interaction with team members.
Responsibilities
Work in teams to perform lab pack services, including chemical segregation, packing, and disposal.
Conduct chemical inventories.
Perform audits and inspections of facilities and laboratories.
Assist management in developing top accounts and standard operating procedures.
Demonstrate supervisory leadership skills through interactions with team members.
Essential Skills
Strong interest in working with hazardous waste.
Health & Safety knowledge.
Environmental science background .
Customer service experience.
OSHA 40 certification.
Field surveying experience.
Field service experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (Environmental Science preferred).
Degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Geology, Marine, or related fields are also acceptable.
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 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 schools (higher education). The job is 100% field-based with no typical day, as tasks and clients vary daily. Candidates will report to the Somerville office every day and then drive to different sites in a company vehicle with a team of 1-4 other people. Workdays are 8-10 hours long, starting at 6 or 7 am. Teams consist of 2-5 people, including a team lead who will provide guidance and answer questions.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.