Metals Chemist
Job Locations
US-MI-Wixom
ID
2023-12237
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician (Metals) for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports at our lab in Wixom, MI.
The Wixom laboratory is a leading full-service metallurgical laboratory supporting automotive, aerospace, and other industrial clients with a comprehensive range of services, including mechanical, fatigue and metallurgical.
Responsibilities
Analysis of primarily iron, aluminum, copper, and titanium alloys.
Operation of equipment ARL spark OES, Perkin-Elmer ICP, LECO carbon/sulfur combustion, Bruker oxygen/nitrogen hydrogen inert gas fusion.
Performance of density and coating weight tests
Prepare reagents and reference material standard solutions for use in the laboratory
Managing the equipment calibration and maintenance
Manual handling of samples
Order laboratory supplies (production gases, consumables, etc.)
Generating test reports for clients (data entry, quality assurance)
Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements
Ensuring compliance to all Element Material Technology quality standards
Handling and storage all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Working to all HSE standards
Interaction with clients during witnessed testing
Willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the department manager to assist in the execution of Element Material Technology annual targets and budget
Skills / Qualifications
Have a diploma / degree in chemistry with at least 2 years experience in similar role
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
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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 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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.
