Chemistry Technician

Element Materials Technology; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing service provider in Cambridge is looking for a Chemistry Technician to perform sample analyses and generate test reports. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in chemistry and at least 2 years of experience. This role requires good communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Flexible to work different hours (night/day shifts).
• Experience in a testing or consulting laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses of various samples like water, soil, and minerals.
• Operate laboratory equipment like UV-visible spectrophotometers.
• Ensure compliance to ISO 17025 requirements.
• Generate test reports for clients.

Skills

Teamwork under pressure

Good English communication

Good maths skills

Knowledge of testing equipment

Education

Diploma/Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician for testing sample preparation and delivery / collection of samples and preparation of test reports. Element Cambridge provides state-of-the-art capabilities in corrosion testing and analysis chemistry mechanical testing hydrogen embrittlement and stress rupture testing along with metallurgical and failure analysis.

If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.

Pay rate $23-25 / hr CAD

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 all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Managing the calibration of glass wares and the instruments
• Performance of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analysis of other substances as per standard method
• 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 similar role
• Have the ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours (night / day) shifts if required or necessary
• Good English communication skills : reading writing speaking
• Good maths skills
• Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent / chemistry / consultant laboratory

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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.

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

Instrument,French,Information Technology Sales,Computing,Chemistry

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 23 - 25