Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Lab Technician is responsible for performing laboratory testing to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and quality control requirements. This role involves preparing samples, conducting standardized tests, documenting results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The technician works closely with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to support safe and high-quality construction practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and other construction materials in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, and project specifications
• Prepare and label samples for testing, ensuring proper handling and documentation
• Conduct tests such as moisture content, compaction, sieve analysis, concrete compression, asphalt content, and density testing
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Follow strict quality control procedures and safety regulations
• Communicate test results and any non-conformance issues to supervisors or engineers
• Maintain organized records, logs, and testing documentation
• Assist with field sampling and testing when required
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness and proper storage of materials

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field preferred
• Knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and other relevant testing standards
• Relevant certifications (ACI, NICET, etc.) preferred or ability to obtain
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic math and data entry skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory reporting software

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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