Chemistry Technician

Chemist Position

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

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.

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.