Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Analytical Chemist in the Samples Analysis group at our Ann Arbor location. In this role, you will execute a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis and solve problems for internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Completes analytical testing on various types of samples through validated cGMP methods.
• Executes projects from start to finish including proper documentation, sample preparation, instrumental analysis, data interpretation, and reporting results to clients.
• Generates client reports and supporting laboratory documentation in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines
• Capable of working independently and in team-based projects.
• Learn various types of instrumentation techniques with guidance from senior staff including but not limited to HPLC, GCFID, GCMS, LCMS.
• Follow and understand internal SOPs and regulating documents
• Issue reports and receive samples to and from the respective entities
• Coordinating with other team members to carry out work as per the planning schedule
• Manual handling of samples
• General maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment
• Working to all cGMP standards
• Ensuring compliance to all Element Material Technology quality standards
• 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

Skills / Qualifications

• B.S in Chemistry or related field, with 0-3 years' experience, or knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques demonstrated through a combination of industry and academic performance
• Ability to take direction and follow guidelines to adhere to site quality requirements
• Effective time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• This would be a great position for a new college graduate. Limited knowledge is needed before hiring but someone willing to learn and master new techniques quickly would be a great fit

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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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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