Chemistry Technician

Element Materials Technology•New Berlin, WI

About The Position

Element is hiring a Chemistry Technician to perform testing, prepare samples, deliver and collect samples, and prepare test reports. The role involves determining chemical and physical properties of metallic and non-metallic materials and operating a range of laboratory instruments. Some testing takes place at Element’s laboratory, while other testing may be performed at customer locations. The technician also supports client-witnessed testing and prepares quotations, proposals, schedules, test analyses, reports, and invoices for approval with limited supervision.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Chemistry or equivalent, and/or at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
Ability to work in teams under pressure and flexibility to work overtime hours when required or necessary.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and listening skills to communicate effectively with peers, superiors, customers, and vendors.
Basic math skills.
Knowledge and experience in safely operating testing equipment and working independently in a chemistry or consulting laboratory.

Responsibilities

Determine chemical and physical properties of metallic and non-metallic materials.
Operate laboratory instruments such as ICP/OES, Leco, pH, XRF, MFR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, TMA, DMA, GC/MS, hardness meters, and analytical balances.
Prepare reagents and standard solutions, and ensure solutions used in the laboratory are standardized.
Handle and store chemicals in accordance with their Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Conduct, develop, witness, and execute tests and experiments using established methods and newly developed or novel techniques, with minimal to no supervision.
Perform testing in the laboratory or at customer locations as needed.
Maintain, clean, and check instruments.
Manage instrument verification and calibration.
Follow safety procedures and applicable regulatory and company standards.
Interact with clients during witnessed testing.
Prepare written quotations and proposals, schedule tests, analyze results, prepare reports, and submit invoices for approval with limited supervision and oversight.
Ensure compliance with Element quality standards and ISO 17025 requirements.