Chemist

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. With over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries, we help customers ensure their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today.’

About the role

We are seeking a Chemist to perform testing, sample preparation, delivery and collection of samples, and preparation of test reports.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of water—physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters
• Analysis of ores and minerals
• Analysis of water, soil, aggregates, concrete, and scale samples
• Operation of equipment such as pH/EC/TDS meters, UV-visible spectrophotometers, ovens, furnaces, incubators, and fusion machines
• Preparation of reagents and standard solutions, ensuring standardization of solutions used in the laboratory
• Handling and storage of all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Managing the calibration of glassware and instruments
• Performance of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analysis of other substances as per standard methods
• Issuing reports and receiving samples to and from respective entities
• Involvement in site and field testing with various international standards or in-house procedures
• Ensuring work compliance with ISO 17025 requirements
• Coordinating with other technicians in the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule
• Manual handling of samples
• General maintenance, cleaning, and checking of equipment
• Working to all HSE standards
• Interaction with clients during witnessed testing
• Generating test reports for clients (data entry, quality assurance)
• Ensuring compliance with all Element Material Technology quality standards
• Driving to customer sites to collect samples and/or conduct testing at their lab on a regular/daily basis
• Willingness to assist in other activities as requested by the department manager to support Element’s annual targets and budget

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Chemistry with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to work in teams under pressure and flexibility to work different shifts (night/day) if required
• Good English communication skills: reading, writing, and speaking
• Strong math skills
• Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of testing equipment and working in an independent/chemistry/consultant laboratory

Pay

$30–$35 per hour, depending on experience.