Chemistry Technician (Metals Testing)

Element Materials Technology • Wixom, MI

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About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician (Metals Testing) to safely perform laboratory work in accordance with established SOP and QA procedures. The role is based at Element Detroit Wixom, a full-service metallurgical and materials testing laboratory supporting the automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The laboratory provides mechanical, fatigue, metallurgical, chemical, corrosion, and failure-analysis testing services.

The technician prepares and analyzes metal samples using optical emission spectroscopy (OES), combustion analysis (LECO C/S/N/O/H), and inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICP). The role also includes technical cleanliness, density, and coating-weight testing, maintaining related equipment and machinery, and summarizing test results using basic mathematical calculations and data reductions. Testing covers alloys including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, and copper.

Applicants must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; the company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science degree in Chemistry.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, standard operating procedures, and national and international testing specifications.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied concrete situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to remain calm under deadline pressure and when managing multiple priorities.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) sector; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform laboratory testing in accordance with established SOP and QA procedures.
• Prepare and analyze metal samples using OES, LECO C/S/N/O/H combustion analysis, and ICP.
• Conduct technical cleanliness, density, and coating-weight testing.
• Maintain related test equipment, tools, and machinery in good working condition.
• Summarize test results using basic mathematical calculations and data reductions.
• Test alloys including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, and copper.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree