Chemistry Technician

Element has an opportunity for a Chemist to safely perform work in accordance with established SOP and QA procedures conducting testing within the laboratory.

Element Detroit Wixom is a full-service metallurgical and materials testing laboratory supporting the automotive aerospace defense and industrial sectors. The laboratory provides extensive expertise in mechanical testing fatigue testing metallurgical evaluations chemical analysis corrosion testing and advanced failure analysis.

• Primary responsible for preparing and analyze metal samples utilizing: OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy) Leco C/S/N/O/H (Combustion) and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy)
• Also conduct technical cleanliness testing density and coating weight testing
• Maintain related test equipment tools and machinery in good working condition
• Summarizes test results using basic mathematical calculations and data reductions
• Testing is conducted on many alloys including aluminum steel stainless steel titanium and copper

• BS or AS in Chemistry is required
• 1-2 years in the TIC sector is preferred but not required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions standard operating procedures and national and international testing specifications
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
• Ability to remain calm when faced with pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs

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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.