Chemist I

Overview

Element has an opening for a Chemist I position at our Bend, OR facility. The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to performing analytical chemistry preparations and analyses in Extractable and Leachable (E&L) studies. The Chemist I will work closely with team members to ensure performance and output to achieve organizational goals.

* Only Applicants that submit a cover letter will be considered for this role*

Responsibilities

* Solution/sample preparation
* Various laboratory support functions
* Assist with advanced analytical instrumentation such as GC-MS and/or LC-MS
* Perform project tasks under direction team lead and supervisor
* Perform general laboratory maintenance activities
* Waste handling/management
* Create, revise or review controlled procedures and participate in the maintenance and continuous improvement of our Quality System

Skills / Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field is required. Coursework in instrumental/analytical chemistry, statistics and mathematics is preferred
* The Chemist I is an entry-level professional position with responsibility to provide laboratory support functions. As a result, hands-on laboratory experience is required and can be met by active participation in laboratory courses and research at the university level

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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 make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, 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.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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 or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.