Website Element Materials Technology
Element Materials Technology
Company : Element Materials Technology
Overview:
Element has an opportunity for an Analytical Chemist to work in our Routine Chemistry laboratory and train in Investigative Chemistry techniques. The Chemist will assist the Chemistry team in ensuring timely completion of customer orders, and manage work in progress as it flows through the laboratory.
Element is a world renown Aerospace Testing Company with clients such as Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin.
At Element our shared purpose of ‘Making tomorrow safer than today’ is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you, if you join us…) apart from the crowd.
Salary: $30- $38/hr DOE
Responsibilities:
- Perform chemical analysis using various techniques including ICP-OES, OES, XRF, EDS, LECO, and FTIR
- Prepare and analyze metallic samples for alloy identification/verification
- Perform cleanliness, chemical exposure, RoHS, and CPSIA testing
- Analyze and document samples using optical and digital microscopes
- Interpret data, review, and report chemistry results
- Abide by all safety and housekeeping rules and regulations
Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited university
- Three to five years of related experience is desirable, preference to ICP-OES experience
- Lab experience required
- Previous experience with metals highly desired
Additional Responsibilities:
- Assist senior chemists with tasks as needed
- Prepare purchase orders and samples for sub-contracted testing
- Assist sales team with routine quoting as needed
- Perform equipment calibration and preventative maintenance
- Manage and order lab supplies as needed
- Aid in writing/revising test procedures affecting the chemistry lab, and coordinate revisions of test methods and standard operating procedures
- Perform proficiency testing in qualified disciplines
- Participate in personal training, cross training of employees, and continued learning of chemistry techniques
- Be actively involved in assigned research and method development projects including, but not limited to equipment upgrades, new capabilities, and testing efficiency improvements
- Perform all duties as required within an ISO 17025 quality system
NOTE: This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.
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Company Overview:
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.