Element — one of the world’s fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification companies — is actively hiring an Analytical Chemist for their inorganic laboratory section in Dubai, UAE. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chemistry professional with hands-on experience in wet chemistry techniques, instrument operation, and ISO 17025 accredited laboratory environments to join a globally respected team of over 9,000 scientists across 30 countries who are dedicated to making tomorrow safer than today.
About Element — Global Testing & Certification Leader
Company: Element Testing, Inspection and Certification — one of the fastest-growing TIC companies in the world
Global Scale: 9,000+ experts operating from 270 sites across 30 countries worldwide
Dubai Lab Focus: Inorganic analytical chemistry — waters and soils analysis using wet techniques and instrumentation
Accreditation: ISO 17025 accredited laboratory network with rigorous quality system standards
Purpose: “Make Tomorrow Safer Than Today” — supporting product safety, compliance, and market access globally
Why Join Element — Career Opportunity in Dubai
Global Brand: Work for a world-renowned testing and certification company trusted by industries worldwide
Career Empowerment: Element empowers you to take charge of your career with real growth and development opportunities
Technical Excellence: Work within a rigorous ISO 17025 accredited environment developing advanced analytical skills
Inclusive Culture: Equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and inclusion across all 30 countries of operation
Position Overview
The Analytical Chemist role at Element in Dubai focuses on the inorganic section of the laboratory, analysing water and soil samples using a combination of traditional wet chemistry techniques and modern analytical instrumentation. You will work independently within a structured ISO 17025 quality management system, assist in preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), conduct QA/QC reviews, set up new analytical methods, and ensure all quality records are accurately maintained. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented chemistry professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accuracy laboratory setting in the UAE.
Why This Role Matters: As an Analytical Chemist at Element Dubai, you will contribute directly to global product safety and environmental compliance, work with cutting-edge analytical instruments and techniques, develop expertise within an internationally accredited ISO 17025 laboratory framework, and build a meaningful career with a company whose work impacts industries and communities across 30 countries every single day.
Key Responsibilities
Inorganic Laboratory Analysis
- Conduct inorganic analysis of water and soil samples using traditional wet chemistry techniques and modern laboratory instrumentation
- Operate analytical instruments independently and unsupervised within the inorganic laboratory section in Dubai
- Set up new analytical methods as required to expand the laboratory’s testing capabilities and service offerings
- Ensure all testing activities are performed with the highest level of accuracy, precision, and scientific integrity
SOP Development & QA/QC Management
- Assist in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inorganic analytical testing methods
- Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews, updates, planning, and implementation in accordance with ISO 17025 protocols
- Assist in modifying existing analytical SOPs as and when required to reflect updated methods or regulatory changes
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate quality records in the laboratory as per ISO 17025 requirements
ISO 17025 Quality System Compliance
- Adhere strictly to the comprehensive ISO 17025 quality management system in all laboratory activities
- Efficiently utilise Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for data recording, tracking, and reporting
- Ensure all laboratory operations meet accreditation standards and support successful external audits and assessments
- Maintain safe operation of all testing equipment in compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Background
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific field is required
- Additional qualifications or certifications in analytical chemistry, environmental science, or laboratory management are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in an analytical chemistry role or a similar laboratory position
- Minimum 1 year of practical experience working in a laboratory with ISO 17025 accreditation is required
- Proven knowledge and experience in safe operation of analytical testing equipment and instruments
- Experience working in an independent, chemistry, or consultant laboratory environment is preferred
Core Skills & Competencies
- Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment while also performing independently under pressure
- Flexibility to work across different shift patterns including night and day shifts as required by operational needs
- Good English communication skills — reading, writing, and speaking — for clear technical documentation and team collaboration
- Strong mathematical and numerical skills essential for accurate analytical calculations and data interpretation
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the absolute accuracy demanded in a certified testing laboratory
About Element — The World’s Most Trusted Testing Partner
Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) companies in the world, with more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. The company supports customers across industries — from early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into full-scale production — ensuring that products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Element’s global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists helps organizations achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
Working Culture: Despite its global scale, Element maintains the feel of a smaller, people-first company where individuals are empowered to take charge of their careers. Excellence and integrity are recognized and rewarded with genuine growth and development opportunities — making Element Dubai an outstanding environment for ambitious chemistry professionals ready to make a real difference.
How to Apply — Analytical Chemist Dubai UAE
📧 Accommodation Requests: Recruitment@element.com
📄 Attach: Your updated CV / Resume in PDF or Word format
🌐 Apply Online: Visit the Element careers portal to submit your full application
⚠️ Note: Element is an equal opportunity employer — all qualified applicants will receive full consideration regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or religion
Who Should Apply?
- Inorganic Analytical Chemists: With 1–3 years of wet chemistry and instrument operation experience in an accredited lab
- ISO 17025 Laboratory Professionals: Familiar with SOP development, QA/QC procedures, and LIMS systems
- Chemistry Graduates in UAE: With a diploma or degree and hands-on laboratory analysis experience
- Environmental Laboratory Chemists: Specialising in water and soil analysis for testing and certification
- Shift-Flexible Lab Professionals: Comfortable working day and night shifts in a fast-paced testing environment
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