Chemistry Technician / Analyst - Middlesbrough - ref. d30969419

Overview:

Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports.

Element Teesside Chemistry specialises in the chemical analysis of metal alloys to ISO 17025 and NADCAP requirements using a wide variety of techniques including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, OES and gas techniques such as combustion and fusion.

The laboratory also carry out powder characterisation tests such as particle size distribution by laser diffraction and sieve analysis, flow rate, apparent density and tap density.

Responsibilities:

• Booking of work into the Lab Management Information based computer System (LIMS), typing results in and printing reports
• Preparation of samples, prior to analysis, by microwave dissolution and polishing / linishing/ sawing/shearing
• Performing duties in accordance with Element's internal quality system and health & safety procedures
• Undertaking chemical analysis of metal alloys using a wide variety of laboratory equipment including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, OES and gas techniques such as combustion & fusion
• Undertaking powder characterisation tests such as particle size distribution, sieve analysis, flow rate, apparent density and tap density
• Ensuring that equipment maintenance, routine calibrations and quality control checks are performed on time and in accordance with documented procedures
• Contributing to the improvement in the organisation and efficiency of the workplace by implementing agreed continuous improvement ideas
• Monitoring of laboratory consumables and ordering new consumables as required
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the laboratory

Skills / Qualifications:

• As a successful candidate you will be educated to a good standard in English, Mathematics and science
• Ideally have previous experience of working within a laboratory environment but this is not a necessity
• Ideally will be computer literate, including being proficient in MS Office packages such as Word and Excel
• Pro-active and self-motivated individual
• Be a team player who can work both under supervision and independently to high standards and tight deadlines
• Be required to prioritise and coordinate a busy workload
• Have good organisational and time management skills are essential to work in a fast paced environment
• Have strong attention to detail, analytical skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills

To apply please email Leigh.McComish@element.com

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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.