Seasonal Lab Technician - SAR in London

Element has opportunities for multiple Lab Technicians to join our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies business at our state‑of‑the‑art laboratory in Surrey Hills, Guildford. As a member of our Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Testing team, you will measure the rate at which energy is absorbed by a human body when exposed to a radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic field. By conducting a variety of testing assignments, you will ensure cutting‑edge consumer electrical devices meet specific standards and are safe for manufacturers to bring to market. Please note this is an initial 3‑month contract with a view to going permanent. The lab operates in a shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gather and record test data
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• 0‑2 years’ experience in a testing related field
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

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 applicable laws.