**Overview** Element has an opportunity for a **Lab Assistant/Backup Driver** to join us for a Seasonal assignment at our Lafayette, LA Facility. **Responsibilities** + Prepare sampling containers and equipment + Collect and/or pick-up samples as indicated on the daily route schedule + Estimate flows for clients who do not have flow meters and require sample collection + Perform basic short hold time field tests such as: pH, Chlorine Residuals (Free or Total), and Dissolved Oxygen + Complete required paperwork (Chain of Custody) + Interact with customers + Assist in login process by splitting, recording, and distributing samples ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate + Provide management with immediate notification of quality problems while in the field + Accurately log samples into the laboratory LIMS system (windows based laboratory management software) + Accurately label each sample with a unique laboratory identification number + Responsible for transporting samples to appropriate storage locations in the lab + Provide good customer service + Provide project managers with immediate notification of quality problems with samples received + Assist with receiving of supplies/freight + Perform other duties as assigned and directed + Multi-tasking, paying close attention to detail **Skills / Qualifications** + High school Diploma or Equivalent + Valid light vehicle driving license for the country of operation + Good English skills + Good in communication skills + Ability to work in teams under work under pressure. Physical Demands: + Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate). + Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion + Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time + Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically \#LI-TK1 **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-LA-Lafayette_ **ID** _2024-15035_