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Project Chemist

Arcadis
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Project Chemist to join the Environment Team. The project chemist will be responsible for QAPP preparation (UFP and text base) and DQO development, assessment of usability of data (verification/validation) of environmental data produced from the analysis of environmental samples in diverse matrices associated with a variety of organic, inorganic, and wet chemistry parameters. The project chemist will also assist project teams with trouble shooting sampling and analysis issues that rise during the lifecycle of the project. The project chemist will be responsible for coordination/performing initial verification/validation, final report preparation, data usability summary report, and assisting with data management of the final data qualifiers applied to the reviewed data.

This role will sit within the larger Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities:

  • Proficiency in environmental analytical methods with particular emphasis on methods described in EPA SW-846, EPA Contract Laboratory Program (CLP), and standard methods
  • EPA National Functional Guidelines for Organic and Inorganic Superfund Methods Data Review, current versions and historical versions
  • Department of Defense (DoD) Quality Systems Manual (QSM) 6.0 December 2023, DoD Data Validation Guidelines Modules thru Module 6.0
  • Multi-Agency Radiological Laboratory Analytical Protocols Manual (MARLAP) guidelines (radiochemical methods) Familiarity with environmental database, (ie EQUIS, LOCUS); as well as experience using various EDD deliverable formats and Automated Data Review
  • Preparation and Implementation of Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Data Quality Objectives
  • Coordinating laboratory services to ensure project specific requirements are met
  • Good organization ability; compatibility with other workers; and demonstrated ability to handle sporadic heavy workloads and the pressure associated with meeting stringent due dates. Candidate will also assist in preparing and recommending scientifically valid and appropriate quality assurance program for data collection activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Chemistry.
  • Entry level professional, some consulting experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS degree preferred
  • An understanding of various government, commercial, and state EDD formats (e.g., SEDD, ERPIMS. EnviroData, NJ Hazsite, NYSDEC)
  • Experience with ADR software (DQM,ADR.NET, FUDSCHEM) and developing electronic QAPPs (eQAPPs).
  • Laboratory experience as an environmental analytical Chemist specializing in analysis such as GC analysis of organochlorine pesticides and PCBs, GCMS of volatile or semi-volatile organic compounds, ICP or ICPMS of metals, HRGC/HRMS of Dioxins, and/or LC/MS/ MS of PFAS preferred.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $55,200 - $82,800. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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