Senior Chemist

JACOBS PROJECTS (PHILIPPINES), INC.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,100,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Projects (Philippines), Inc. is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead and validate environmental analytical testing across global projects. You will supervise chemists, design QA/QAPPs, SAPs, and statements of work while collaborating with project teams to deliver robust environmental solutions.

Strong communication and mentorship skills are essential. The role emphasizes data lifecycle management from field collection to reporting, validation, and project closeout, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of experience performing environmental data validation using EPA methods and CLP NFGs.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Data Quality Evaluation (DQE) reports.
• Senior review of data validation and DQE reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of QA/QAPPs, SAPs, and laboratory statements of work.
• Coordinate laboratory services and review final reports.
• Provide senior review for complex analytical data validation to meet data quality objectives.
• Work with project teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
• Develop relationships to support Global Chemistry Delivery growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership/mentorship

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Technical writing

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry / Environmental Science

Advanced degree advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

EarthSoft EQuIS

ESDat

Job description

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we see the world as our greatest resource. That is why clients trust Jacobs to help solve their most complex environmental challenges and opportunities.

We are looking for Senior Chemist. As a Senior Chemist, you will have the chance to assist in leading a Global Delivery Chemistry team supporting environmental work globally. You will work closely with project teams to plan, implement, review, and validate environmental analytical testing. Working with other chemists, you'll support multi-discipline teams of clients and consulting staff in developing environmental solutions. During your time with us, you will also have the chance to grow personally and professionally with each project engagement. This position requires a self-motivated individual with the ability to lead other chemists, balance work on multiple tasks simultaneously, strong communication skills (written and verbal), and strong organization skills. You'll showcase this work through project updates, technical reports, and presentations, each helping the project team to gain key insights for the design of a remedial strategy and strengthening the technical foundation of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), work instructions, and laboratory statements of work.
• Support and provide guidance to project teams in the coordination of laboratory services, tracking laboratory data, and reviewing final reports.
• Provides Senior Chemist review for routine validation and performs validation of complex analytical data for compliance with data quality objectives.
• Works closely with project chemists and project teams to select and provide integrated solutions for clients.
• Develop internal relationships to support the overall growth and success of the Global Chemistry Delivery team.
• Identify and develop solutions to support project teams performing field sampling and laboratory analysis needs.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline. Advanced degree is an advantage.
• 10 or more years of experience performing environmental data validation of EPA and SW-846 analytical methods utilizing USEPA Superfund Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) National Functional Guidelines (NFGs) for Data Review.
• 10 or more years of experience preparing and reviewing Data Quality Evaluation (DQE) reports based on data validation performed in accordance with USEPA Superfund CLP National Functional Guidelines (NFGs) for Data Review.
• Experience performing senior review of data validation and data quality evaluation reports.
• Strong understanding of sample collection and laboratory processes, including the analytical data lifecycle from field collection through laboratory reporting, validation, and project closeout.
• Ability to lead the development of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), work instructions, and laboratory and validation scopes of work.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation and review of data validation reports, DQEs, technical memoranda, and client deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight to environmental chemists and junior staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively collaborate within globally distributed teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience coordinating laboratory services, tracking laboratory data, and supporting project teams through reporting, validation, and project closeout.
• Experience working in regionally diverse teams and supporting global projects.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support global project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying ASTM methods and APHA/AWWA/WEF Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
• Experience performing laboratory analyses in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
• Professional experience in laboratory quality assurance, technical management, project management, or client-facing laboratory roles such as Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer, Technical Director, or Laboratory Project Manager.
• Experience with environmental databases and data management platforms such as EarthSoft EQuIS and ESDat, including data validation modules.
• Experience with multi-media field sampling techniques and field analytical instrumentation.
• Previous experience supporting environmental consulting projects for North American clients.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs. #ASIAID #PHREC #LI-AG1