Job Req ID:  4989
Date:  Sep 30, 2025
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe Meriden
Location: 

Meriden, CT, US, 6451

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Lab Chemist

Description: 

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

Opportunity Highlights

 

  • Full-time schedule, day shift
  • Location: Meriden, CT
  • Hourly pay, paid weekly - $22+/hour, based on experience
  • Work in a lab setting with hands-on chemistry and make a real impact on the environment

What will you do? Make an impact!

 

As a Lab Chemist at Tradebe, you’ll play a key role in supporting environmental safety by analyzing and testing hazardous materials in a laboratory setting. This is a great opportunity for someone with a science background who enjoys hands-on work, values structure, and wants to grow in the environmental services industry.

 

Key Job Responsibilities

 

    • Conduct testing of samples including pH, moisture content, titrations, and oxidation

    • Perform advanced analyses like bomb calorimetry, GC, and metals testing

    • Calibrate and maintain lab instruments (e.g., calorimeters, GC-MS, pH meters)

    • Ensure compliance with EPA methods and company safety standards

    • Manage proper disposal of lab waste and maintain clean workspaces

    • Maintain inventory of lab supplies and assist with general lab operations

    • Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

 

  • High school diploma and strong background in science required 

  • College-level science coursework or degree preferred
  • Comfortable working around hazardous materials with proper PPE

  • Able to wear a face respirator when needed

  • Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

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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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law