Chemistry Technician

Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician for testing, sample preparation and preparation of test reports.
This will be a Fixed Term Contract for 13 months
The successful candidate will align with our core values of Integrity, Care, and Progress; and strive to achieve our purpose of 'Making Tomorrow Safer than Today'
Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the departments safety performance and awareness, promotes initiatives that drive a culture of safety first


• Preparing specimens for testing for chemical analysis


• Testing of samples using techniques such as Combustion, ICP-OES , Spark OES, CLTE and Fusion


• Ensure the laboratory continues to comply with the requirements of ISO17025, Nadcap and customer requirements


• Follow instruction from customer specifications and in house procedures under the supervision of Senior Technicians and Chemistry Supervisor


• The mechanical sample preparation will involve the use of small benchtop band saws, pedestal pillar drill, hacksaw and vice, hand file and linisher in order to remove any sample contamination and ensure that the specimens are suitable for instrumental analysis using Fusion, Combustion and Spark OES techniques


• The wet chemical analysis laboratory sample preparation will involve use of balance, microwave, hot plate and various other wet chemical analysis equipment with the main purpose of dissolving samples in acid and preparing them for analysis using ICP-OES techniques


• Be willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the department manager to assist in the execution Element Materials Technology annual targets


• Validation and maintenance of the laboratory equipment


• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and maintain high on time delivery and first time right performance
  
  Understanding of testing concepts


• Possess computer skills


• Self-motivated team playing with excellent organizational skill


• Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking


• Good maths skills


• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent / chemistry / consultant laboratory


• A degree in analytical chemistry or similar would be beneficial
  
  Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that 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 of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement:
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.