Technical Specialist - Deeside, United Kingdom - Element Materials Technology

Element Materials Technology

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Deeside, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:
Element has an exciting opportunity for a

Technical Specialist to strengthen our technical expertise within our growing laboratory at Deeside. This is an on
- the
- bench role which will undertake method development, method improvements and support production in a chemical analysis laboratory.

Element Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world.

The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver.

The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data in the format of choice.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical support to the organics laboratory
Assist in production, instrument maintenance and support
Plan and undertake method development within the technical team
Provide training and support to colleagues

Skills / Qualifications:

A chemistry background and education to degree level
Proven demostarable method development experience using GCMS
Significant GCMS experience essential plus GCFID / LCMS / HPLC an advantage
Understanding of a wide range of extraction methods
Highly motivated and organised individual
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workload and see projects through to completion
An excellent communicator and problem solver

Company

Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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".