Chemist

Overview

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

This position will be based in Doha, Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of water-physical and chemical parameters
• Analysis of water, soil, sediment, and scale samples
• Operation of equipment like pH / EC / TDS meters, UV-visible spectrophotometers, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, ovens, and furnaces
• Prepare the reagents, standard solutions, and ensure standardisation of the solutions used in the laboratory
• Handling and storage of all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Managing the calibration of glassware and instruments
• Performance of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analysis of other substances as per standard methods
• Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities
• Involvement in site and field testing with various international standards or in-house procedures
• Ensure work compliance with ISO 17025 requirements
• Coordinating with other technicians in the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule
• Manual handling of samples
• General maintenance, cleaning, and checking of equipment
• Working to all HSE standards
• Interaction with clients during witnessed testing
• Generating test reports for clients (data entry, quality assurance)
• Ensuring compliance with all Element Material Technology quality standards
• Driving to customer sites to collect samples and/or conduct testing at their lab on a regular/daily basis
• 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 of experience in a similar role
• Ability to work in teams under pressure and flexibility to work different hours (night/day shifts) if required
• Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking
• Good math 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 supports 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 age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.