Lab Technician - SAR

Element Materials Technology; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification firm in Guildford is seeking Lab Technicians to join their Connected Technologies business. You will perform various tests to ensure consumer electrical devices meet safety standards. This is an initial 4-month contract with potential for permanency. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some laboratory experience, alongside a strong understanding of safety procedures and testing concepts.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience in a testing related field required.
• Ability to follow customer specifications in tests.
• Construct and maintain test fixtures and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory safety knowledge

Basic computer skills

Basic algebra and geometry application

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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 manufacturers to bring to market. Please note this is an initial 4 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

Qualifications

• 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

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. 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. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Equal Opportunity / Accommodations

Element is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard to age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, or other characteristics in accordance with applicable governing laws. If you need an accommodation filling out an application or applying to a job, please email us.