Senior Chemist & Data Validator — Environmental Lab

WSP in the U.S.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible workplace model

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Chemist/Data Validator to support management of analytical laboratory subcontractors and environmental chemistry data quality for Federal clients at contaminated-site projects. You will coordinate laboratories, review deliverables, validate data, evaluate QA/QC results, and prepare defensible chemistry data for technical reports and client decisions.

The role is based in Washington with potential work at Redmond, Seattle, or Tacoma, requiring 5–7 years’ experience, a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience supporting environmental analytical chemistry programs, laboratory coordination, data validation, chemistry data management, and development or review of UFP-QAPPs.
• Ability to coordinate laboratory requirements, sample containers, preservation, holding times, chains of custody, and analytical schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple laboratory deliverables, subcontractor schedules, and project deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related tools for organizing, reviewing, validating, and summarizing analytical chemistry datasets.
• Experience reviewing laboratory case narratives, data validation packages, electronic data deliverables, and QA/QC indicators to support defensible interpretation.
• Strong technical writing, data interpretation, and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable for high-quality chemistry data deliverables.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support project needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate analytical laboratory subcontractors and track data milestones.
• Review laboratory deliverables and electronic data packages.
• Perform or coordinate data validation and assess QA/QC results.
• Prepare concise data quality summaries for UFP-QAPPs and technical reports.
• Work with project teams to ensure complete, defensible chemistry data deliverables.
• Uphold safety, conduct, and ethics policies in the workplace.

Skills

Data validation

QA/QC interpretation

Data management

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Laboratory coordination

Analytical chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Laboratory information systems

Electronic data deliverables

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Senior Chemist/Data Validator to support management of analytical laboratory subcontractors and environmental chemistry data quality for Federal clients at contaminated-site projects. You will coordinate laboratories, review deliverables, validate data, evaluate QA/QC results, and prepare defensible chemistry data for technical reports and client decisions.

The role is based in Washington with potential work at Redmond, Seattle, or Tacoma, requiring 5–7 years’ experience, a