Senior Project Chemist

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to the most challenging environmental issues facing our communities today, we’re focused on developing and delivering the most innovative solutions to improve our tomorrow.

We’re seeking a Senior Project Chemist with a broad background in environmental site characterization and remediation for federal and global private sector clients.

Based near Anchorage, Alaska, you’ll work with other scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers on exciting environmental remediation and monitoring projects nationwide and globally. You’ll interact with Jacobs technical experts to refine field sampling and test plans, coordinate between multiple projects and laboratories to ensure analysis and testing are performed as planned, and you will be the technical liaison between the laboratories and project teams. As data comes in, you’ll be the first to review, evaluate the results, and see the story comes together. You’ll showcase this work through project updates, technical reports, and presentations, each helping the project team to gain key insights for the design of a remedial strategy and strengthening the technical foundation of the company. You’ll be juggling multiple tasks, so we’ll rely on you to prioritize effectively, keeping the big picture in mind. Safety will be your priority as you contribute to operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and Environmental Compliance in everything you do.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or closely related environmental degree.
• Strong skills in data validation, data review, field screening, data management, and sampling.
• Practiced in scientific methods for collecting and analyzing scientific data.
• Deep understanding of standard environmental test methods and procedures.
• Demonstrated extensive proficiency in technical writing.
• Fundamental understanding of sample collection and laboratory processes.
• Knowledge of chemical materials use, storage, & shipping requirements.
• Professional experience in an environmental laboratory, preferably in a role with consulting responsibilities, quality, technical management, or client interactions.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision on multiple projects and in a geographically diverse team environment.
• Proficiency in software typical of discipline.
• Ability to walk through a process to identify and close gaps in written procedures for non-standard tasks to ensure all objectives will be met.
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with co-workers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Readiness and desire to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to think on multiple levels while gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing all relevant data to make sound recommendations.