Senior Chemist

Overview

Element is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead in LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS operations. Key responsibilities include developing and validating methods, maintaining ISO 17025:2017 standards, managing analytical projects, ensuring safety, and contributing to team training.

This position will be based in Dammam, KSA

Responsibilities

• Expertise in handling and operating various spectroscopy and chromatographic systems, such as ICP-MS, OES, GCMS, and GFID
• Ability to conduct routine maintenance on spectroscopy and chromatographic systems
• Experience in preparing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including method validation and qualification activities
• Familiarity with maintaining ISO 17025:2017 quality management systems and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Skills in handling and closing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and implementing corrective and preventive measures
• Capability to train and supervise chemists and technician
• Proficiency in executing complex analytical projects to support client needs
• Adherence to safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, including qualitative and statistical data analysis
• Qualification as a peer reviewer
• Efficient management of duties to meet Turnaround Time (TAT) requirements
• Effective communication skills for reporting to the Laboratory Manager and supporting the laboratory’s organic chemistry businesses
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• Typical educational requirements are B.Sc and/or M.Sc. in Chemistry
• 5+ years’ hands-on experience for the analysis of pesticides in soil and water
• Handlining of equipment troubleshooting
• 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
• Self-motivated team player with excellent organizational and communication skills with an ability to work under pressure
• Must be a flexible, adaptable, self-driven team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be fluent in both oral and written English
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (LIMS)
• Proficiency in chromatographic techniques, specifically GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, is mandatory
• Strong background and comprehensive understanding of organic extraction procedures, specifically for ultra-trace level analysis of pesticides and organic contaminants
• Experience with commercial testing laboratories is highly advantageous
• Capable of working independently under minimal supervision
  
  

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.