Lab Technician (Mid-Level)

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing on soil, asphalt, and concrete.
• Perform geotechnical laboratory testing on soil, rock, asphalt, and concrete.
• Operate a nuclear densometer.
• Use and maintain scientific testing equipment.
• Process test data using computer software.
• Communicate test progress and present test results.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 to 9 years of experience as a field and/or lab technician.
• Proficient in mathematics, including Algebra.
• Field and construction observation experience is desirable.
• Current Nuclear Gage Safety and Transport Training.
• Current certifications in soils, concrete, and asphalt testing (WAQTC, ACI and NICET).
• Current HAZWOPER certification.
• Must produce accurate field notes and sketches to document work.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state is an integral part of this role.
• Must be available for adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Arrangements and payment for training will be made for the successful applicant after their hire date.

Qualifications

• Up to 25% may be expected to travel in-state and out-of-state.
• Must be available for adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be available for adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be available for adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be available for adjusted work schedules, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.

Skills

• Mathematics proficiency, including Algebra.
• Field and construction observation skills.
• Nuclear densometer operation.
• Scientific testing equipment maintenance and use.
• Test data processing using computer software.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Quality assurance adherence.
• Health and safety and loss prevention promotion.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership.
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans.
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions.
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment).
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements.
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday.
• Paid volunteer day.
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Mentorship Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free parking.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.