Admin Assistant

Element Materials Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Dubai seeks an Admin Assistant to join the Laboratory Team. The role involves high-volume input of soil, concrete and aggregate test data, working with ASTM, BS EN and ISO standards.

You will transcribe data, calculate compressive strength, and assist in preparing formal reports for durability and soil mechanics tests. Candidates should have extensive data entry experience in civil engineering labs, strong English, and proficiency with Excel and LIMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of data entry experience in civil engineering laboratory or Construction QC environment.
• Basic understanding of concrete and soil testing.
• High typing speed with near-zero error rate (45 WPM).
• Proficiency in Excel, LIMS and Word for data entry and reporting.
• Good English communication to transcribe technical remarks.

Responsibilities

• Data Transcription: accurately enter raw data from field sheets into LIMS or Excel templates.
• Input strength results (kN) for concrete samples and calculate Compressive Strength (MPa).
• Prepare formal test reports for durability and soil mechanics tests.
• Verify Sample IDs, dates and project codes match the official laboratory register.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing system for audits.

Skills

Data entry

Typing speed

English proficiency

LIMS usage

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

LIMS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an accurate and efficient Admin Assistant to join our Laboratory Team. You will be responsible for the high-volume input of soil concrete and aggregate test data. The ideal candidate will have prior experience handling construction laboratory data sheets and will be familiar with the terminology used in ASTM BS EN and ISO testing standards.

This position will be based in Dubai UAE.

Responsibilities

• Data Transcription: Accurately enter raw data from hand-written field sheets (FDT Slump tests Casting logs) into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or Excel templates
• Strength Result Processing: Input crushing loads (kN) for concrete cubes and cylinders and calculate the resulting Compressive Strength (MPa)
• Technical Formatting: Assist in preparing formal test reports for Durability (RCPP Water Permeability) and Soil mechanics (Proctor Sieve Analysis)
• Cross-Checking: Verify that Sample IDs dates and project codes on the data sheets match the official laboratory register
• Archiving: Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system for all raw data sheets to ensure they are easily retrievable for audits
• Deadline Management: Ensure all daily test results are entered before the end of the shift to facilitate timely reporting to clients

Skills / Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 12 years of data entry experience preferably within a Civil Engineering Laboratory or a Construction QC department
• Technical Familiarity: Basic understanding of concrete and soil testing
• Speed & Accuracy: High typing speed (45 WPM) with a near-zero error rate
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry basic formulas) LIMS and Word
• Language: Good command of English to accurately transcribe technical remarks and descriptions

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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 worlds 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Required Experience

Junior IC