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Chemistry Technician

Element Materials Technology Ltd.

Street

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Chemistry Technician to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for conducting various analyses on water, soil, and chemical samples, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Your expertise in operating advanced testing equipment will be crucial in generating accurate test reports. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization. If you are passionate about chemistry and looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

  • Diploma/degree in chemistry with 2+ years experience in a similar role.
  • Ability to work in teams under pressure with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis of water, soil, and chemical samples.
  • Operate testing equipment and prepare test reports.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and safety standards.

Skills

Chemistry
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Mathematics
Testing Equipment Operation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Chemistry

Tools

pH / EC / TDS meters
UV-visible spectrophotometers
Ovens
Furnaces
Incubators
Fusion machines

Job description

Overview

Element Fort Saint John has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports.

Responsibilities
  • Analysis of water-physical, chemical and microbiological parameters
  • Analysis of ores and minerals
  • Analysis of water, soil, aggregates, concrete and scale samples
  • Operation of equipment like pH / EC / TDS meters, UV-visible spectrophotometers, ovens, furnaces, incubators, fusion machines
  • Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardisation of the solution used in the laboratory
  • Handling and storage of all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • Managing the calibration of glassware and the 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 to ISO 17025 requirements
  • Coordinating with the 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 to all Element Material Technology quality standards
  • Driving to customer site 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 experience in a similar role
  • Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and be flexible to work different working hours (night/day) shifts if required or necessary
  • 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
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