Environmental Chemist/Data Validator

Leidos LLC; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a Senior Environmental Chemist to support federal environmental remediation programs. The role provides senior technical expertise in environmental chemistry, data validation, QA/QC, and data management across site characterization, remediation, and compliance activities.

This is a remote, office-based position with no routine bench work. Responsibilities include overseeing data validation, evaluating laboratory deliverables, preparing QC reports, and guiding junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with 10+ years in environmental chemistry, incl. data validation and data management.
• Experience validating analytical data for environmental investigation, remediation, restoration or compliance programs.
• Experience with PFAS analytical data and other emerging contaminants.
• Experience overseeing junior/mid-level chemists performing Stage 2 data validation.
• Strong working knowledge of EPA SW-846 methods, CLP requirements, and environmental analytical chemistry methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate QA/QC results and determine usability of data.
• Attention to detail; able to organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Validate inorganic and organic data packages and perform QA/QC reviews.
• Review Stage 2 data validation performed by junior staff.
• Prepare data validation narratives and QA/QC reports.
• Develop and implement UFP-QAPPs and QA documentation.
• Assist field activities via data systems setup and chain-of-custody review.
• Manage environmental samples and data throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with project teams to meet schedules.
• Provide guidance on analytical chemistry and data interpretation.
• Support environmental investigations, site characterization, remediation, and related activities.

Skills

Environmental data validation

QA/QC review

PFAS data

Data management systems

Laboratory subcontractor oversight

Analytical chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

EPA SW-846 methods

CLP requirements

DoD QSM knowledge

SQL / Microsoft Access

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Environmental Chemist to support federal environmental remediation and restoration programs for multiple government clients. This position will provide senior-level technical expertise in environmental chemistry, chemical data validation, data quality, and environmental data management in support of site characterization, remediation, environmental compliance, waste disposal, and restoration activities. The Senior Environmental Chemist will oversee the validation and management of inorganic and organic analytical data, including PFAS and other emerging contaminants; provide technical oversight of analytical laboratory subcontractors; and ensure environmental data meet applicable project, regulatory, and quality assurance requirements. The position will also provide technical guidance and oversight to junior and mid-level chemists performing data validation activities. This role will manage environmental sample and analytical data throughout the project lifecycle, from sampling preparation and laboratory coordination through data validation, database management, usability assessment, and final reporting. This is a remote, office-based position and does not involve routine laboratory bench work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform chemical data validation and independent technical reviews of inorganic and organic analytical laboratory data packages.
• Evaluate laboratory deliverables for completeness and compliance, assess quality control results, and assign appropriate data validation qualifiers based on applicable criteria.
• Oversee and review Stage 2 data validation performed by junior and mid-level chemists.
• Prepare data validation narratives, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reports, and data usability assessments documenting findings and conclusions.
• Author, review, and implement Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs) and associated quality assurance documentation.
• Support environmental field sampling activities through database setup, sample identification, labels, chain-of-custody documentation, and review for compliance with project planning documents.
• Manage environmental samples and analytical data throughout the project lifecycle using applicable environmental data management systems.
• Perform quality control reviews of data entered into environmental databases, including EQuIS, ERPIMS, ADR.net, and FUDSChem.
• Query, evaluate, and reconcile environmental data in response to project needs and verify final database information against laboratory-reported results.
• Manage analytical laboratory subcontractors, coordinate sample delivery and analytical schedules, review laboratory performance, and resolve laboratory QA/QC deficiencies.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, environmental scientists, engineers, field personnel, laboratories, and data management staff to meet project requirements and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers and junior staff regarding analytical chemistry, laboratory methods, data quality, validation requirements, and interpretation of chemical data.
• Support environmental investigations, site characterization, remediation, environmental permitting, effluent monitoring, waste characterization and disposal, and other environmental restoration activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience in environmental chemistry, including validation of inorganic and organic analytical data and environmental data/database management.
• Demonstrated experience validating analytical data for environmental investigation, remediation, restoration or compliance programs.
• Experience with PFAS analytical data and other emerging contaminants.
• Experience overseeing and providing technical review of junior and mid-level chemists performing Stage 2 data validation.
• Strong working knowledge of EPA SW-846 methods, Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) requirements, and environmental analytical chemistry methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate laboratory QA/QC results and determine the usability and quality of environmental analytical data.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage responsibilities across multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing or reviewing Stage 3 and/or Stage 4 data validation.
• Working knowledge of the Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual (QSM) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Functional Guidelines for Data Review.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing UFP-QAPPs for federal environmental programs.
• Experience supporting CERCLA, RCRA, DoD, USACE, EPA, or other federal environmental remediation/restoration programs.
• Experience with environmental data management systems such as EQuIS, ERPIMS, ADR.net, and/or FUDSChem.
• Experience with database and data management tools such as Microsoft Access and SQL.
• Experience managing analytical laboratory subcontractors and resolving laboratory data quality or performance issues.
• Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones that disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range: Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Original Posting: October 6, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay and Benefits

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

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Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.