Senior Environmental Chemist & Data Validator

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

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Chemist/Data Validator to support our Federal Environmental Team in Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Tacoma, WA. The role involves coordinating analytical laboratories, reviewing deliverables, and preparing defensible chemistry data for federal projects.

You will validate QA/QC results, manage chemistry datasets, and produce clear data quality summaries for UFP-QAPPs and technical reports while collaborating with project managers and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field required.
• 5-7 years in environmental analytical chemistry and lab coordination.
• Experience reviewing lab narratives, data validation packages, and QA/QC indicators.
• Strong writing, data interpretation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractor deliverables and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate analytical laboratory subcontractors and sample logistics.
• Review laboratory deliverables and data packages for defensibility.
• Validate data, evaluate QA/QC results, and document data usability.
• Prepare concise data quality summaries for UFP-QAPPs and reports.
• Work with project managers, field teams, and labs to ensure timely, complete data packages.

Skills

Excel

Data validation

QA/QC

Data management

Communication

Laboratory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Master's degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Electronic data deliverables

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Chemist/Data Validator to support our Federal Environmental Team in Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Tacoma, WA. The role involves coordinating analytical laboratories, reviewing deliverables, and preparing defensible chemistry data for federal projects.

You will validate QA/QC results, manage chemistry datasets, and produce clear data quality summaries for UFP-QAPPs and technical reports while collaborating with project managers and field teams.