Senior Chemist & Data Validator, Environmental Analytics

WSP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP’s Federal Environment Team is seeking a Senior Chemist/Data Validator to support management of analytical laboratory subcontractors and environmental chemistry data quality for Federal clients at contaminated-site projects. The role may be based out of Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Tacoma, WA.

You will develop and review UFP-QAPPs, coordinate laboratories, track data milestones, and produce concise data quality summaries for technical reports and client deliverables, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent required.
• 5–7 years of experience in environmental analytical chemistry programs and data validation.
• Experience coordinating laboratory requirements and project timelines.
• Proficiency with Excel and data management tools.
• Experience reviewing data packages and QA/QC indicators for defensible interpretations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel periodically for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review UFP-QAPPs and coordinate with analytical labs.
• Track sample delivery, data milestones, and project schedules.
• Review laboratory narratives, data packages, and QA/QC results for data usability.
• Coordinate data validation and prepare concise data quality summaries.
• Collaborate with project managers, labs, and field teams to ensure complete and defensible data deliverables.

Skills

Excel

Data validation

QA/QC

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry

Master’s degree in chemistry (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

WSP’s Federal Environment Team is seeking a Senior Chemist/Data Validator to support management of analytical laboratory subcontractors and environmental chemistry data quality for Federal clients at contaminated-site projects. The role may be based out of Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Tacoma, WA.

You will develop and review UFP-QAPPs, coordinate laboratories, track data milestones, and produce concise data quality summaries for technical reports and client deliverables, collaborating with