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Overview

Element has an opportunity for a **Associate Test Technician (Polymers)** to join our polymer testing team in Houston, TX. The Associate Test Technician performs a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory testing assignments to support polymer material evaluations. Under direct supervision, this role ensures testing is completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.

Salary: $20- $23/hr DOE

Responsibilities

+ Prepare and process material specimens for a variety of physical and mechanical tests in accordance with customer and industry specifications.

+ Perform routine and repetitive laboratory tests following standardized procedures, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with testing requirements.

+ Record, organize, and maintain test data and documentation in alignment with quality assurance.

+ Safely handle materials, chemicals, and equipment, including high-temperature fixtures and high-pressure vessels, while adhering to all safety and environmental regulations.

+ Operate under the guidance of senior technicians and engineers, supporting complex test setups and learning advanced testing techniques.

+ Assist in constructing, calibrating, and maintaining test fixtures, instruments, and laboratory equipment to ensure proper functionality and reliability.

+ Read and understand customer specifications and testing requirements to carry out assigned procedures correctly and efficiently.

+ Plan and complete daily tasks proactively, managing priorities to meet test schedules and customer deadlines.

Skills / Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in chemistry, materials science, or related field preferred.

+ 0–2 years of laboratory experience, ideally in polymer or materials testing.

+ Basic understanding of laboratory safety practices and quality control principles.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) preferred.

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

+ Ability to follow written procedures and work effectively under supervision.

+ Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Work Environment

+ Laboratory setting with exposure to chemicals, heat, and testing equipment.

+ Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

+ Standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and handling of materials required.

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-TX-Houston_

**ID** _2025-17474_