{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fad33dfc556ffdbec01c00fa","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fad33dfc556ffdbec01c00fa","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fad33dfc556ffdbec01c00fa","title":"Applications Engineering Tech","description":"Safety-Kleen in Elgin, IL is looking for a Product Development Lab Tech to join their safety conscious team! As a Product Development Lab Tech you will be responsible for providing non-technical or basic technical support to laboratory personnel.\nWhy work for Safety-Kleen?\nHealth and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!\nCompetitive wages; $30-$34 an hour based on experience\nComprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment\nGroup 401K with company matching component\nOwn Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan\nGenerous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement\nOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career\n\nPositive and safe work environments Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times\nPerform tests to help assess new technology and improve existing product line.\nPerform cleaning studies on customer parts to determine optimum chemistry/equipment.\nPerform troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair procedures for equipment operation and repair manuals.\nCreate customer-facing technical reports detailing proper cleaning chemistry/methods.\nMaintain cleaning equipment and customer demonstration area.\nPerform other duties and tasks as assigned by management\n\nHS Diploma or equivalent\nCollege Level Chemistry Class Completion\nBachelor of Science in Chemistry (or related science) preferred\nPrior experience in a laboratory setting\nExcellent communication, organization, and quantitative skills\nProficiency with computer applications\nAbility to document, record, and analyze data and information\nWillingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends when necessary\nValid Driver's License required\nPunctuality and attendance required\nRespirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)\nBackground check, drug screen and physical- required\nApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.\nJoin our team today! To learn more about our company and apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.cleanharbors.com /careers\nClean Harbors , has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.\nEvery day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™\nClean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.\nClean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.\nSK\n#LI-DP2","company":"Clean Harbors","rawCompany":"cleanharbors","city":"Elgin","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T16:17:46.910Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3029.00","title":"Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other","slug":"engineering-technologists-and-technicians-except-drafters-all-other"},{"code":"51-9192.00","title":"Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"cleaning-washing-and-metal-pickling-equipment-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Applications Engineering Tech","description":"Safety-Kleen in Elgin, IL is looking for a Product Development Lab Tech to join their safety conscious team! As a Product Development Lab Tech you will be responsible for providing non-technical or basic technical support to laboratory personnel.\nWhy work for Safety-Kleen?\nHealth and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!\nCompetitive wages; $30-$34 an hour based on experience\nComprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment\nGroup 401K with company matching component\nOwn Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan\nGenerous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement\nOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career\n\nPositive and safe work environments Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times\nPerform tests to help assess new technology and improve existing product line.\nPerform cleaning studies on customer parts to determine optimum chemistry/equipment.\nPerform troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair procedures for equipment operation and repair manuals.\nCreate customer-facing technical reports detailing proper cleaning chemistry/methods.\nMaintain cleaning equipment and customer demonstration area.\nPerform other duties and tasks as assigned by management\n\nHS Diploma or equivalent\nCollege Level Chemistry Class Completion\nBachelor of Science in Chemistry (or related science) preferred\nPrior experience in a laboratory setting\nExcellent communication, organization, and quantitative skills\nProficiency with computer applications\nAbility to document, record, and analyze data and information\nWillingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends when necessary\nValid Driver's License required\nPunctuality and attendance required\nRespirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)\nBackground check, drug screen and physical- required\nApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.\nJoin our team today! To learn more about our company and apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.cleanharbors.com /careers\nClean Harbors , has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.\nEvery day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™\nClean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.\nClean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.\nSK\n#LI-DP2","datePosted":"2026-08-04T16:17:46.910Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T16:17:46.910Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Clean Harbors","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Elgin","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fad33dfc556ffdbec01c00fa"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fad33dfc556ffdbec01c00fa"}}