Lab Technician II (Aviation)

About the role

We are seeking a Lab Technician II to join our growing team in support of our federal program. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced laboratory and field testing of pavement materials including aggregates, asphalt, soils, concrete, and related construction materials.
• Conduct testing in accordance with project requirements, ASTM, AASHTO, and approved laboratory procedures.
• Analyze laboratory test data and identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential material performance issues.
• Support construction acceptance testing activities including asphalt, concrete, aggregate, and soil evaluations.
• Assist with development and execution of project-specific material test plans.
• Support inter-laboratory comparison testing and preparation of test materials for external laboratory activities.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure test accuracy and compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Assist with laboratory equipment operation, calibration verification, and maintenance documentation.
• Review test results and provide technical input for laboratory reports and data submissions.
• Mentor junior laboratory technicians on testing procedures and laboratory practices.
• Provide support and expertise in assigned domain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of construction materials testing methods and procedures.
• Ability to independently perform laboratory and field-testing activities.
• Knowledge of asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and soil testing practices.
• Ability to interpret laboratory test results and identify discrepancies.
• Knowledge of ASTM, and AASHTO testing standards.
• Experience supporting laboratory quality control and accreditation activities.
• Experience with preparing technical documentation and test reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience performing construction materials testing for pavement, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and/or soil testing.
• Experience conducting laboratory testing in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards.
• Experience analyzing test results and preparing technical documentation.
• Experience supporting quality assurance or laboratory accreditation activities.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
• Experience supporting federal programs preferred.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of construction materials testing methods and procedures.
• Ability to independently perform laboratory and field-testing activities.
• Knowledge of asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and soil testing practices.
• Ability to interpret laboratory test results and identify discrepancies.
• Knowledge of ASTM, and AASHTO testing standards.
• Experience supporting laboratory quality control and accreditation activities.
• Experience with preparing technical documentation and test reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay.

Pay

The likely salary range or Hourly rate for this position is $70,000–$90,000 Salary range reflects our commitment to pay equity and transparency. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, certifications, labor qualifications, geographic location and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8AM – 5:30PM EST

Customer / Contract

Federal Agency

Total Rewards

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan option.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k)-plan offering the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Various paid time off plans, including vacation, sick, 11 Federal holidays, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, insurance.

Additional Information

• This position is contingent upon contract award and/or client approval, where applicable.
• iCatalyst, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
• Candidates will be required to adhere to client-specific compliance requirements and sign NDAs.
• iCatalyst reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, duties, or requirements as business needs evolve.