Assistant Technician

Element Materials Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials testing company in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Technician to join its operations team. The role involves preparing material specimens, performing tests under supervision, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates must have completed secondary education and show proficiency in soil and concrete sampling. Strong adherence to safety and quality practices is essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse environment while gaining extensive experience in testing and laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in in situ soil and concrete sampling as well as testing according to international standards.
• Ability to prepare samples and perform curing as per standard requirements.
• Adherence to laboratory quality practices including accurate documentation and proper test request procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing.
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications.
• Gather and record test data.
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and laboratory equipment.

Skills

Soil sampling

Concrete sampling

Attention to detail

Compliance with safety rules

Education

Completed secondary school education

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Assistant Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, this position performs a variety of routine and non‑routine testing assignments within the department assigned and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules code of conduct and company policies and procedures.

This position will be based in Dubai UAE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gather and record test data
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment

Skills / Qualifications

• Must have completed secondary school education
• UAE light vehicle manual driving license preferred
• Experience in insitu soil and concrete sampling as well as insitu testing of both soil and concrete according to international standards is required
• Ability to prepare samples and perform curing as per standard requirements
• Adherence to laboratory quality practices including the use of calibrated equipment accurate documentation and proper test request procedures

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Contractor Discrimination Statement

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 601.35(c)

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Required Experience

IC