We are looking for an accurate and efficient Data Entry Operator to join our Laboratory Team. You will be responsible for the high-volume input of soil, concrete, and aggregate test data. The ideal candidate will have prior experience handling construction laboratory data sheets and will be familiar with the terminology used in ASTM, BS EN, and ISO testing standards.

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE (Site Based).

• Data Transcription: Accurately enter raw data from hand-written field sheets (FDT, Slump tests, Casting logs) into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or Excel templates
• Strength Result Processing: Input crushing loads (kN) for concrete cubes and cylinders and calculate the resulting Compressive Strength (MPa)
• Technical Formatting: Assist in preparing formal test reports for Durability (RCPP, Water Permeability) and Soil mechanics (Proctor, Sieve Analysis)
• Cross-Checking: Verify that Sample IDs, dates, and project codes on the data sheets match the official laboratory register
• Archiving: Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system for all raw data sheets to ensure they are easily retrievable for audits
• Deadline Management: Ensure all daily test results are entered before the end of the shift to facilitate timely reporting to clients

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of data entry experience, preferably within a Civil Engineering Laboratory or a Construction QC department
• Technical Familiarity: Basic understanding of concrete and soil testing
• Speed & Accuracy: High typing speed (45+ WPM) with a near-zero error rate
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas), LIMS and Word
• Language: Good command of English to accurately transcribe technical remarks and descriptions

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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.

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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