Laboratory Technician ; Part Time

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Lafayette, LA on a Part‑Time Permanent basis. The position requires working every third weekend and every third holiday.

• 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

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a testing‑related field
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry (plus)

• Frequency of required physical force: minimum (moderate)
• Lifting requirements: lifting  50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. periodically

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.

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.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Quality Assurance

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• Public Safety
• International Trade and Development