Environmental Chemist/Data Validator

This position will serve as a mid-level chemist performing environmental verification and validation of inorganic and organic chemical analytical data. The individual in this role will conduct data validation and associated activities in support of an environmental remediation program for a group of clients. The position will employ multiple chemical techniques and validation/verification methodologies on environmental samples related to site characterization, site remediation, environmental permits, effluent waters, waste disposal, and general project support. They will utilize data management system(s) to manage samples/data from start to finish, and will write quality assurance/quality control reports.

This is an office based role as opposed to a laboratory position.

Due to contract requirements; U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required.

This is a hybrid position, allowing for both office and remote support. When presence in an office is required, work can be performed at one of the following locations: Cleveland, OH; St. Louis, MO; and Reston, VA.

The anticipated salary for this role is $60,000 to $89,000 annually.

The Challenge:

• Perform validation of laboratory data packages of inorganic and organic data received from analytical laboratories.

• Evaluate lab reports for completeness, assess quality control results, and assign validation qualifiers to reported results based on the validation criteria.

• Entering data into various internal databases including ERPIMS, EQuIS, ADR.net, FUDSChem and perform quality control checks on data entry.

• Prepare written narratives to describe validation findings and write quality assurance/quality control reports.

• Prepare sample information for field work including database setup of sample IDs, labels and chain-of-custody documents, and evaluate compliance with planning documents.

• Query data in response to project management needs; evaluate accuracy of final data relative to the reported data.

• Track samples from collection through laboratory receipt, analysis, and reporting, and evaluate documents for accuracy and completeness.

• Routine communication and coordination with data management staff to ensure overall project objectives are satisfied.

• Provide technical support to senior chemists.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in chemistry (preferred) or other closely related science, and at least 2+ years of relevant experience validating inorganic and organic analytical data (including PFAS) and performing environmental data or database management.

• Excellent attention to detail and time management.

• Must be able to organize and prioritize to accommodate crucial deadlines.

• Self-starter with excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Knowledgeable of computer software programs including spreadsheets, database, and other Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Access).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inorganic and organic laboratory methods including PFAS, QA/QC elements, and record keeping.

• Experience with environmental data validation practices/policies/procedures especially the Department of Defense Quality Systems Manual and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Functional Guidelines for Data Review.

• Experience with environmental databases such as ERPIMS, EQuIS, ADR.net or FUDSChem, or data management software such as MS Access and SQL.

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Original Posting:

October 30, 2025

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 Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.