Element has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Chemist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and routine testing of metal alloys using a range of analytical instruments including ICP, AA, OES, XRF-PMI, LECO gas analyzers, and Powder Characterization Units. This role plays a critical part in delivering accurate, timely results to support our metallurgical testing services.

Salary: $27- $30/hr Depending on Experience 

• Prepare and process samples for testing in accordance with established protocols.

• Perform analytical testing of metal alloys using instruments such as:

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

  • Atomic Absorption (AA)

  • Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)

  • X-Ray Fluorescence Positive Material Identification (XRF-PMI)

  • LECO gas analyzers

  • Powder Characterization Units

• Adhere to Element’s SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and ensure all tests are completed properly and on schedule.

• Conduct daily maintenance and cleaning of assigned instruments to ensure consistent operation and data integrity.

• Accurately interpret and report test results and maintain clear, organized documentation.

• Contribute to quality assurance and productivity targets through disciplined work habits and collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or an Associate Chemist Degree with a minimum of 2 years of related laboratory experience.

• Familiarity with reading and interpreting purchase orders, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Resilient and dependable, especially in fast-paced or challenging environments.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment:

• The role is based in a laboratory setting with frequent exposure to chemicals, metal samples, and analytical instruments.

• Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, and sometimes hearing protection.

• Involves standing, sitting, bending, and lifting samples or equipment (up to 30 lbs) during testing and preparation activities.

• May require occasional extended hours or weekend work to meet project deadlines or client needs.

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.

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.