Seasonal Lab Technician

Element Materials Technology Ltd.; Normandy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in the UK is seeking Lab Technicians to join the Connected Technologies business in Surrey Hills. The role involves preparing specimens, conducting tests, and supervising less experienced technicians. Applicants should ideally possess a high school diploma or GED, with up to 2 years of experience in a related field. This is a 3-month initial contract with potential for permanence, emphasizing quality and safety in consumer electrical devices.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing.
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications.
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician.
• Gather and record test data.
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures.

Skills

Working knowledge of laboratory safety

Basic understanding of testing concepts

Possess computer skills

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Education

HS diploma or GED certificate preferred

College or vocational school coursework welcomed

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 manufactures to bring to market.

Please note this is an initial 3 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

• 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

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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