About the role#
Clean Harbors is hiring a Receiving Chemist Intern for our Phoenix facility. This internship offers students hands-on experience in environmental services. You will work with field teams and operational leaders to manage hazardous materials and support our safety culture. This is a full-time, on-site role for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Prioritize health and safety by following all safe work practices and OSHA regulations.
- Receive incoming containers, verify counts, and code waste for disposal.
- Sample drums and perform basic chemical analysis.
- Sort and consolidate alkaline batteries for disposal.
- Confirm that drums are coded correctly for billing and routing.
- Assign disposal processes or outbound profiles to drums.
- Move drums from staging areas to storage.
- Complete necessary paperwork while meeting QA/QC guidelines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a chemistry degree program or a relevant field.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in the environmental services industry.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time paid internship.
About Clean Harbors
Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America. Founded in 1980, the company manages hazardous waste, emergency spill response, and industrial cleaning for manufacturing and government clients. It operates as a public company with over 13,000 employees. The business also recycles used oil and provides parts washing services through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary.
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