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How much do element jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for element in Fort Wayne, IN is $27.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.41 and $38.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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What does a typical day look like for an element analyst in a materials science laboratory?

A typical day for an Element Analyst involves conducting precise chemical analyses to determine the elemental composition of samples using techniques such as spectroscopy or chromatography. You'll spend time preparing samples, calibrating instruments, recording data, and interpreting results. Collaboration with other scientists and lab technicians is common, as you'll often discuss findings and contribute to research projects or quality control processes. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are critical, given the complexity and sensitivity of the analyses performed.

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Infographic showing various Element job openings in Fort Wayne, IN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,973 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

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Posted 8 days ago


Element Materials Technology rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

75th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

Element Materials Technology has an opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana for Microbiologist in its Food Testing Laboratory. This lab plays a leading role in food testing and environmental monitoring, ensuring a safe food supply in the Midwestern food market and beyond. The primary responsibility of the Microbiologist is to support laboratory operations by conducting microbiological testing on food products, raw materials, and environmental samples.


  • Provide essential microbiological and chemical laboratory services for food and beverage manufacturers, private sectors, commodity exporters, and others in the food industry in line with Element's standards
  • Perform tests as directed by internal standard operating procedures, published methods, and laboratory accreditations
  • Operate under the supervision of more senior microbiologists and/or department managers
  • Maintain accurate records of all performed procedures in assisting in implementation of ISO / IEC 17025:2005 in the laboratory
  • Complete logs and record test data
  • Manage the functionality and calibration of laboratory equipment
  • Prepare media and reagents and maintain culture stocks
  • Work with indicator organisms and pathogens daily
  • Clean glassware and dispose of samples
  • Adhere to, support and follow all Element safety guidelines

  • Working knowledge of laboratory safety
  • Ability to work independently
  • HS diploma or GED certificate required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field
  • Basic understanding of testing concepts
  • Possess strong computer skills
  • Must be able to work at least one weekend per month

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

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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.


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