Senior Chemist

Jacobs; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead the Global Delivery Chemistry team, plan and validate environmental analytical testing, and guide project teams in delivering integrated solutions. The role requires strong communication, mentorship, and organization skills across globally distributed teams.

You will contribute to technical reports and client deliverables, supporting remedial strategy design and data-driven insights for project success in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Environmental Science or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years experience validating EPA/SW-846 analytical data using NFGs.
• Experience performing senior review of data validation and DQE reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA Project Plans, SAPs, and lab statements of work.
• Coordinate laboratory services and review lab data and final reports.
• Provide senior review of complex validation data for compliance.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
• Develop relationships to support Global Chemistry Delivery team growth.
• Identify solutions for field sampling and lab analysis needs.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical writing

Data validation

Laboratory coordination

Communication

Team mentorship

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or Environmental Science

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

EarthSoft EQuIS

ESDat

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we see the world as our greatest resource. That’s 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.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.