Associate Test Technician

Element has an opportunity for a Associate Test Technician (Polymers) to join our polymer testing team in Houston TX. The Associate Test Technician performs a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory testing assignments to support polymer material evaluations. Under direct supervision this role ensures testing is completed accurately safely and in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.

Salary: $20- $23/hr DOE

• Prepare and process material specimens for a variety of physical and mechanical tests in accordance with customer and industry specifications.

• Perform routine and repetitive laboratory tests following standardized procedures ensuring accuracy consistency and compliance with testing requirements.

• Record organize and maintain test data and documentation in alignment with quality assurance.

• Safely handle materials chemicals and equipment including high-temperature fixtures and high-pressure vessels while adhering to all safety and environmental regulations.

• Operate under the guidance of senior technicians and engineers supporting complex test setups and learning advanced testing techniques.

• Assist in constructing calibrating and maintaining test fixtures instruments and laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality and reliability.

• Read and understand customer specifications and testing requirements to carry out assigned procedures correctly and efficiently.

• Plan and complete daily tasks proactively managing priorities to meet test schedules and customer deadlines.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in chemistry materials science or related field preferred.

• 02 years of laboratory experience ideally in polymer or materials testing.

• Basic understanding of laboratory safety practices and quality control principles.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word) and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow written procedures and work effectively under supervision.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Work Environment

• Laboratory setting with exposure to chemicals heat and testing equipment.

• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Standing bending lifting (up to 50 lbs) and handling of materials required.

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 worlds 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 or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.