Chemistry/Polymer Test Technician
Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry/Polymer Test Technician focused on testing, sample preparation, and delivery/collection of samples, as well as preparation of test reports. Salary: $27–$31/hr DOE.
Responsibilities
- Analysis of water—physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters
- Analysis of ores, minerals, 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 laboratory solutions
- Handling and storage of all chemicals as per Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Managing 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/from respective entities
- Involvement in site and field testing with various international standards or in-house procedures
- Ensuring work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements
- Coordinating with other technicians 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
- Willing 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
- Experience with thermal analytical instruments such as DMA, DSC, TMA, TGA (training provided if needed)
- Chemistry background with the ability to meet the physical demands of repetitive work (training provided if needed)
- Ability to work in teams under pressure and flexibility to work different shifts (night/day) if required
- Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking
- Strong math skills
- Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of testing equipment and working in an independent/chemistry/consultant laboratory
About the Company
Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. Globally, we have more than 9,000 employees operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today.’ When failure is not an option, we help customers ensure their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network supports customers in achieving product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we operate globally, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company—we empower employees to take charge of their careers and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries worldwide depend on the accuracy and care of our work. Our role in creating a safer world extends beyond our organization.
Pay
$27–$31 per hour, depending on experience.