Chemist

Overview

Join us as a Chemist and see how your variety of testing, sample preparation make a difference and how critical it is to helping us deliver on our purpose and achieve our goals.

Element is a world renown Aerospace Testing Company with clients such as Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin.

At Element our shared purpose of ‘Making tomorrow safer than today’ is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you, if you join us…) apart from the crowd.

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 yr DOE 

Responsibilities

• Analyze composites - Physical and chemical• Operation of analytical equipment such as ICP- MS, ICP- OES, XRF, ONH, CS, OES, XRD, powder characterization.• Managing the calibration of glass wares and the instruments and maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment• Coordinating with the other technicians in the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule• Manage verification and calibration of instruments

Skills / Qualifications

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not supervise staff.

Qualifications• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, general computer skills• Strong problem-solving abilities• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written)• Ability to read and understand ASTM, ISO, AMS, etc., specifications and specific customer standards and procedures.

Education and/or Experience• Minimum BS in Chemistry and or equivalent 5 yrs experience in related field• Prior knowledge of optical microscopes and image analysis systems• Chemical laboratory experience highly desirable

Language Skills• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance SOP’s, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills• Strong applied math skills (arithmetic, algebra)

Equipment• Standard office equipment and computers• Analytical equipment• Cut off saws, sanders, and shears

Physical Demands• Frequency of required physical force: Occasional (moderate).• Lifting requirements: lifting <20 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. sporadically.• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically using safe technique with a partner.• Work is performed indoors.• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Skills and Abilities• Ability to work weekends and/or off shifts• Ability to work independently or within a group• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and customer requirements• Ability to produce Quality work while maintaining a safe work environment• Ability to use basic hand tools

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.