Department Supervisor - Dubai
1 day ago
Job description
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Department Supervisor/Technical Specialist (Soil Chemist) to join our growing team in Dubai and this is a great opportunity to develop your testing career within a Global TIC business.
In this role you will primarily be working with the chemistry lab team to develop the expertise in the analysis of soil samples using traditional wet techniques and instrumentation, (including physical measurements, traditional measurement, and metals and organic impurity determination).
Responsibilities
Technical Support and Quality Assurance
Address technical queries related to test results, ensuring scientific accuracy and clarity for customers. This is particularly pertinent to queries initiated from the soil section of Decca, (Dubai Municipality)
Lead the auditee team during internal and external audits by providing responses to queries related to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
Support continuous improvement of quality systems and ensure compliance with accreditation standards
Customer and Stakeholder Engagement
Deliver excellent customer service by handling inquiries, clarifying analytical results, and initiating investigations where results are disputed.
Maintain strong communication with clients, ensuring transparency and confidence in laboratory services.
Method Development and Validation
Develop analytical methods for environmental samples (water, soil) in line with international standards.
Validate and evaluate method performance parameters including bias, precision, detection limits, linear range, and measurement uncertainty.
Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for in-house developed
Operational Excellence and Safety
Collaborate with the Safety team to implement 5S practices, risk-assessment review and safety-related initiatives in the laboratory
Partner with the Operational Excellence (OPEX) team to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance workflow effectiveness
Team and Resource Management
Schedule and coordinate laboratory activities, including field sampling and team assignments
Provide technical guidance and support to team members to build expertise and maintain high-quality standards.
Skills / Qualifications
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Soil Chemistry or a closely related field, with 5–10 years of relevant industry experience
Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to extended working hours when required (including evenings or weekends)
Strong English communication skills — both verbal and written
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.
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