Chemistry Technician

Overview

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

This position will be based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, labeling and safely storing samples to be tested
• Determining and performing tests needed for the analysis and report
• Recording tests and analyses and then reporting the results
• Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment
• Maintaining equipment records and daily work logs
• Proficiency in operating equipment like spectrophotometer, able to handle and operate various wet lab instruments especially, pH / EC / TDS meters, ovens, COD, BOD, titrations etc
• Perform onsite physical parameters as per client requirements
• Supporting other Chemists during analysis
• Compile the analytical data for review and maintain CRM stock
• Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardization of the solution used before the titration
• Handling and storage of all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples as per standard methods APHA, Inhouse &US-EPA
• Perform analysis of water, wastewater, sea water, Effluent water
• Maintaining ISO 17025 daily record updates
• Coordinating with the other technicians in the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule
• Adherence to quality and safety of Element policy
• Ensuring compliance to all Element Material Technology quality standards
• Follow all safety requirements, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Manage assigned duties efficiently to meet the company’s Turnaround Time (TAT) requirements for reporting
• Adhering to the company's Health & Safety and Quality standards and laboratory Practices are mandatory
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• Have a diploma / degree in chemistry with at least 3+ years’ experience in similar role
• 3+ years’ hands one experience s for the analysis of Potable Water, effluent water and marine waters
• Handlining of equipment trouble shooting
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques demonstrated through a combination of industry and academic performance
• Should be proficient in ISO-17025:2017 laboratory quality management system
• Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours (night / day) shifts if required or necessary
• 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
  
  

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.