Job details
Overview Element has an opportunity for a Saudi National Female Chemistry Technician for testing, sample preparation and delivery/collection of samples and preparation of test reports. This position will be based in Dammam Second Industrial area. Responsibilities
- Perform analysis of water, soil aggregates, concrete samples.
- Operation of equipment like pH / EC / TDS meters, UV-visible spectrophotometers, ovens, furnaces, TKN, digestion, distillation, COD, BOD, etc.
- Prepare the reagents, standard solution and ensure standardization of the solution used in the laboratory.
- Handling and storage of all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
- Managing the calibration of glassware and the instruments.
- Performance of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests and analysis of other substances as per standard method.
- Involvement in site and field testing with various international standards or in-house procedures.
- Maintaining ISO 17025 daily record updates.
- Coordinating with other technicians in the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule.
- Manual handling of samples.
- General maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment.
- Working to all HSE standards.
- Interaction with clients during witnessed testing.
- Generating test reports for clients (data entry, quality assurance).
- Ensuring compliance with all Element Material Technology quality standards.
- Driving to customer site to collect samples and/or conduct testing at their lab on a regular/daily basis.
- Willing to assist in other activities from time to time that may be requested by the department manager to assist in the execution of Element Material Technology annual targets and budget.
- Handling benchtop equipment such as pH, EC, TDS, Turbidity, titrations, COD, BOD apparatus, etc.
- Supporting other Chemists during analysis.
- Have a diploma/degree in chemistry with at least 2-3 years experience in a similar role.
- Ability to work in teams under pressure and flexible to work different working hours (night/day) shifts if required or necessary.
- Good English communication skills: reading, writing, speaking.
- Good math skills.
- Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent/chemistry/consultant laboratory.
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