Chemist- Data Validation

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AECOM is seeking a Chemist – Data Validation to be based in one of our offices in South Africa.  Candidates will be responsible for the following activities:

• Review and validate chemical data packages by United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) guidance to ensure compliance with published analytical methods and usability of environmental data.
• Upload laboratory analytical data to specific client and regulatory databases.
• Manage data in relational database systems like Earthsoft EQuIS or LOCUS.
• Handle electronic data deliverables to create report-ready tables and visualizations.
• Prepare technical memoranda and white papers to be included in client deliverables.
• Implement innovation and automation tools produced by the team.
• Task management: Manage workloads assigned by chemistry staff within stipulated time.
• The project chemist will support quality assurance/quality control, data management, data analysis, and various analytical chemistry aspects of environmental investigations for our clients.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, developing their technical skills as a chemist while exploring new interests as well.
• You’ll be valued as a unique resource as you contribute and support our project teams by providing key technical assistance for various environmental remediation and monitoring projects.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work opportunity including both in-office and remote work schedules from one of our offices in South Africa. We have offices in Cape Town, Pretoria, and Durban.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, or another related discipline plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a quality control laboratory and/or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• The ideal candidate will be able to understand requests from environmental subject matter experts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental chemistry principles.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry principles (i.e., quality assurance and quality control)
• Knowledge of Analytical method validations and Instrument calibration.
• Familiarity with data validation, data review, field screening, data management, and sampling plans.
• Experience using relational databases such as EQuIS or Microsoft Access.
• Should be proficient in data validation and understand the valid qualifiers and reason codes.
• Knowledge or experience with the analytical challenges presented by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
• Experience performing chemical analysis (Quality control) in an academic or commercial setting.

 Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, or another related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience in a Quality control laboratory and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.