Element has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Chemist (2nd Shift) to join our team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for routine testing and analysis of metal alloys using a variety of advanced instrumentation. This includes ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma), AA (Atomic Absorption), OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy), XRF-PMI (X-ray Fluorescence - Positive Material Identification), LECO gas analyzers, and Powder Characterization Units. The Associate Chemist plays a critical role in ensuring test accuracy, maintaining equipment integrity, and delivering high-quality results to meet client and internal requirements.
 

Salary: $26 - $28/hour Depending on Experience + $1.00 Differential 

Shift 2: 1 - 9:30pm 

• Prepare metal alloy samples for testing according to standard procedures.

• Operate and maintain analytical instruments including ICP, AA, OES, XRF-PMI, and LECO gas analyzers.

• Perform daily maintenance and ensure cleanliness of assigned equipment.

• Conduct testing in accordance with Element’s procedures (EHB SOPs) to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.

• Accurately interpret and document test data and results.

• Complete tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and test integrity.

• Collaborate with team members to support productivity goals and continuous improvement.

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a laboratory or testing environment, preferably involving metal analysis.

• Proficient in interpreting purchase order instructions, specifications, and technical drawings.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrates resilience and determination in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with powder metallurgy and characterization techniques.

• Previous experience in a materials testing or industrial laboratory setting.

Work Environment:

• This role is primarily performed in a laboratory environment with exposure to metal samples, chemicals, and analytical instrumentation.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses is required.

• The position may involve standing for extended periods, handling samples and equipment, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs).

• The laboratory environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring focus, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety and quality procedures.

• Collaboration with team members and cross-functional departments is essential to meet testing timelines and client expectations.

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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