Job Information
Element Materials Technology Lab Assistant/Backup Driver (Seasonal) in Lafayette, Louisiana
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Lab Assistant/Backup Driver to join us for a Part-Time Seasonal assignment at our Lafayette, LA Facility.
Responsibilities
Prepare sampling containers and equipment
Collect and/or pick-up samples as indicated on the daily route schedule
Estimate flows for clients who do not have flow meters and require sample collection
Perform basic short hold time field tests such as: pH, Chlorine Residuals (Free or Total), and Dissolved Oxygen
Complete required paperwork (Chain of Custody)
Interact with customers
Assist in login process by splitting, recording, and distributing samples ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate
Provide management with immediate notification of quality problems while in the field
Accurately log samples into the laboratory LIMS system (windows based laboratory management software)
Accurately label each sample with a unique laboratory identification number
Responsible for transporting samples to appropriate storage locations in the lab
Provide good customer service
Provide project managers with immediate notification of quality problems with samples received
Assist with receiving of supplies/freight
Perform other duties as assigned and directed
Multi-tasking, paying close attention to detail
Skills / Qualifications
High school Diploma or Equivalent
Valid light vehicle driving license for the country of operation
Good English skills
Good in communication skills
Ability to work in teams under work under pressure.
Physical Demands:
Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically
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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.
Job Locations US-LA-Lafayette
ID 2024-14242