JOB POSTING
Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses dedicated to creating a more sustainable planet and making a real impact on human wellbeing. In the US, we lead the way in recycling and the circular economy, managing diverse environmental challenges sustainably.
Our East Chicago, IN facility is the heart of our operations and our largest processing hub, where innovation and teamwork drive meaningful environmental solutions. Join us in this dynamic location to be part of shaping a sustainable future.
Opportunity Highlights
- Location: East Chicago, IN
- Schedule: Sunday Night – Friday Morning, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Starting at $21.85 per hour
- Shift Differential $0.75 per hour
- Great opportunity for entry level Chemist!
- Weekly Pay!
- Benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision and 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement!
What will you do? Make an impact!
As a Lab Chemist, you’ll play a vital role supporting safe and compliant hazardous waste operations by performing routine laboratory testing and analysis. This is a great opportunity for hands-on, detail-oriented individuals with a strong interest in chemistry who want stable, weekly pay and the chance to work in an essential, safety-focused industry. Whether you’re early in your lab career or bringing practical lab experience to the table, this role offers consistency, learning, and impact.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Perform routine analytical testing on hazardous waste and chemical samples
- Conduct testing such as pH, moisture content, oxidation, titration, and calorimetry
- Process daily waste samples, including fuel compatibility, GC analysis and metal analysis
- Calibrate laboratory instruments daily (pH meters, calorimeters, GC-MS, GC-FID, etc.)
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and support repair of laboratory equipment as needed
- Follow all EHS regulations, EPA testing methods, and internal safety policies
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety laboratory environment
- Other duties as assigned
Do you have what it takes?
- High school diploma required, with a strong foundation in science or chemistry
- Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team
- Willing to work in an industrial laboratory setting and handle hazardous materials using PPE
- Ability to wear a face respirator when required
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to safety
- College coursework or a degree in a science-related field is a plus
This role is ideal for dependable, hands-on professionals who value safety, structure, and the opportunity to grow their laboratory experience while being paid weekly.
What’s in for you?
Why Tradebe is Right for You
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Generous vacation and sick plans
- Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
- 401k Retirement match
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Leadership opportunities
- Great work environment and culture
- And MORE!
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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