Job Description

Element has an opportunity for a Senior Chemist who will be primarily responsible for performing samples such as wastewater, trade effluent, and sludge and conduct chemical analysis. As the Senior Chemist you will have responsibility for both the Environmental Organics and Inorganics work areas. You will be involved in the Quality, Health and Safety, and all Technical aspects in the Chemistry and Environmental Laboratory.

This role is based in Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on laboratory targets including meeting Customer Expectations (TAT), Quality, H&S & Compliance
• Have responsibility for laboratory technical and operational processes
• Work with the environmental laboratory team, (including performance, training, appraisals and development)
• Resolve problems arising from the laboratory including performance, process, quality and technical
• Coordinate analytical method development and validation activities

Skills / Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience (minimum 5 years) working at a senior level within a commercial testing laboratory, preferably within the environmental sector.
• At least 1-2 years' experience in managing an ISO 17025 accredited analytical laboratory and a proven ability to meet external accreditation requirements
• A minimum of degree qualified, in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry (or similar subject), with a strong technical background and an extensive working knowledge of routine/standard testing, i.e. APHA, EPA, ISO methods, for organic and inorganic parameters in environmental matrices (soils and waters)
• Experience of GC-MS is essential for a range of organic pollutants such as PAH, PCB's, Hydrocarbons, VOC, SVOC etc
• Experience of a range of analytical techniques such as GC, HPLC, Wet Chemistry, ICP-OES, ICP-MS & IC would be advantageous and demonstrated ability to deliver specific projects and tasks to agreed deadlines
• Exceptional time management skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure amd able to manage multiple competing priorities according to business needs and customer requirements with exceptional problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills and fulfil role as authorised signatory

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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".

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.