Chemistry Technician

Job description

Overview Element has an opportunity for a Chemistry Technician for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports. Salary: $45,000- $75,000/yr DOE: Responsibilities: - Determination of chemical and physical properties of metallic and non-metallic materials• Familiarity/Operation of instruments such as ICP/OES, Leco, pH, XRF, MFR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, TMA, DMA, GC/MS, hardness meters, analytical balances, etc.• Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardization of the solution used in the laboratory.• Handling and storage all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).• Responsible for conducting, developing, witnessing, and executing tests and experiments using both established methods and newly developed / novel techniques with minimal to no supervision. Some tests can be done at our laboratory or on-site at the customer’s location.• General maintenance, cleaning and checking of instruments.• Manage verification and calibration of instruments.• Responsible for adhering to safety procedures and appropriate regulatory and company standards.• Interaction with clients during witnessed testing.• Prepare written quot...