Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

• Sample, process, and test materials in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including proper documentation of testing results.
• Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned:
• Concrete/Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Testing (concrete cylinder/cmu/core prep and compressing, specialty concrete testing, etc.)
• Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.)
• Soils (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc.), testing (moisture/density, Atterberg Limits, gradations, specialty, strength, etc.)
• Agregate testing (gradation, specific gravity, unit weight, etc.)
• Document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts.
• Perform and keep documentation of routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space.
• Maintain relevant certifications to also include regular review of pertinent testing methods.
• Meet deadlines and priorities according to established procedures.
• Demonstrate the safe usage, storage, and maintenance of all tools and equipment, including company vehicle.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, G.E.D., or possess at least one current relevant industry certification, such as ACI Field, ACI Concrete Strength, ACI Aggregates, TxDOT SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202, 1A or 1B or other comparable industry certifications as required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• If no certifications are currently held, will be required to obtain at least one of the industry certifications as designated by supervisor with support of the firm, within six months of employment.
• Good oral and written communications skills, ability to read and understand procedures, specifications, instruction, labels, reports, etc.
• Must have some knowledge of basic math and science to analyze lab results.