Element has an opportunity for an Assistant Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, this position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the assigned department and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in various core business skills including compliance with established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.
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Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Prepare material specimens for testing
- Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
- Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
- Gather and record test data
- Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment
Skills / Qualifications:
- Must have completed secondary school education
- UAE light vehicle manual driving license preferred but not mandatory
- Experience in on-site soil and concrete sampling, as well as in-site testing of both soil and concrete according to international standards, is required
- Ability to prepare samples and perform curing as per standard requirements
- Adherence to laboratory quality practices, including the use of calibrated equipment, accurate documentation, and proper test request procedures
Company Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. Globally, we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 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 ensure that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. 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.
Diversity Statement:
At Element, we 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 based on objective work-related criteria and without regard for age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity in accordance with applicable governing laws.
