Laboratory Technician

Overview:
Element has the opportunity for a
**Laboratory Technician/Senior Laboratory Technician** based in Somerset West.

Element Cape Town is part of Element Deeside UK which is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world. The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver. The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data in the format of choice.

**Responsibilities**:

- Working in the laboratory assisting in the preparation of soil/water samples
- Undertaking a variety of organics and inorganics extractions in preparation for analysis
- Maintaining accurate records, calibrating equipment and general housekeeping methods
- Reporting of results using Laboratory Information Management System

Skills / Qualifications:

- A science background with a post matriculation qualification (degree or diploma)
- The right aptitude and/or previous relevant experience will also be taken into account
- Punctual and hard-working individual
- Full training will be provided - no experience necessary (Laboratory Technician role)
- Experience within a laboratory preferably processing soils and waters (Senior Laboratory Technician role)
- Highly motivated and organised individual
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
- A team player with a positive attitude

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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 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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”.