Lab Technician - EMC

Element Materials Technology; Normandy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification company is seeking a Lab Technician at their Surrey Hills laboratory. In this role, you will prepare specimens, perform tests, and operate laboratory equipment. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and some experience in testing. The company values diversity and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred HS diploma or equivalent. Coursework in college or vocational school welcomed.
• 0-2 years' experience in a testing-related field.
• Basic understanding of testing concepts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing.
• Perform tests according to customer specifications.
• Operate under supervision of senior test technician or department manager.

Skills

Testing concepts

Computer skills

Basic algebra and geometry

Education

HS diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Element has an opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies business at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Surrey Hills, Guildford. As a member of our EMC Testing team, you will perform a variety of testing assignments to ensure cutting edge consumer electrical devices meet specific radio testing standards and are safe for manufactures to bring to market.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety

Requirements:

• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• 0-2 years' experience in a testing related field
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

About Element:

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'.

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 support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

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 the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependants, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.