Lab Technician - SAR

Element Materials Technology; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing and certification is seeking a Lab Technician for its Surrey Hills laboratory. The role involves performing SAR tests on consumer devices, ensuring compliance with safety standards. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for growth and a focus on laboratory safety and testing concepts.

Benefits

33 days annual holiday

Life Assurance

Legal & General Pension scheme

Cycle Scheme

Free Onsite Refreshments

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Training and enhanced career progression

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field.
• Basic understanding of testing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing.
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications.
• Gather and record test data.

Skills

Laboratory Safety

Computer Skills

Basic Algebra

Basic Geometry

Education

HS Diploma or GED

College or Vocational Coursework

Job description

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Overview

Element has opportunities for multiple Lab Technicians to join our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies business at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Surrey Hills, Guildford.

Overview

Element has opportunities for multiple Lab Technicians to join our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies business at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Surrey Hills, Guildford.

As a member of our Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Testing team, you will measure the rate at which energy is absorbed per unit mass by a human body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field. By conducting a variety of testing assignments, you will ensure cutting edge consumer electrical devices meet specific standards and are safe for manufactures to bring to market.

Please note this is an initial 6 month contract with a view to going permanent. The lab operates in a shift pattern.

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

Key Skills

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• 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
  
  

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme / Training and enhanced career progression

Company Overview

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’.

When failure in use is not an option, 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.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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 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 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Public Safety, and International Trade and Development

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