Lab Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives, ID’s, and safely stores the materials to be tested
• Performs laboratory testing of aggregates, soils, asphalt concrete, slurry seals, and microsurfacing following specified requirements
• Records test and report results
• Organizes and stores materials and data according to the laboratory’s policy
• Maintains areas clean and organized
• Performs maintenance on equipment as per manufacturer or standards requirements
• Maintains equipment records
• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • Certified to conduct QC/QA material samples in compliance with prescribed specifications in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and Caltrans.
  • ASTM and other qualified training certification centers will be provided to gain recertification, certification, and additional skills to complete assigned tasks
  • Technicians will be certified to do all tests instructed to conduct
  • Must be able to obtain certifications and renew certification before they expire
  • Display a high level of organization and prioritization for tasks at hand
  • Demonstrates flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem solving
  • Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
  • Display superior written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
  • Maintain a tactful, mature and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse personnel

  Education And/or Experience

  • PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 1-3 years of experience in the field and or laboratory experience
  • Slurry Seal mix design experience
  • Familiarized and have expertise in testing soil, aggregates, hand-mixed asphalt, cold in-place recycling, and emulsified asphalt

  Physical Requirements

  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to Use hands and fingers, feel, operate objects, tools, and The employee is required to reach and extend the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • The employee is regularly required to stand, hold sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, squat, bend, crouch, or crawl
  • Frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 75
  • The employee should be able carry from floor level to waist level; also push/pull objects with similar force
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus