Lab Technician (Entry-Level through Senior-Level)
About The Position
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The firm provides geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental, and natural resource services, delivering engineering and environmental solutions for infrastructure planning, design, permitting, and construction. The Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing on soil and rock, documents test data, and supports field sampling and testing as assigned. Responsibilities and placement level depend on experience, qualifications, and business needs. Technicians may be hired at entry, mid, or senior level and placed at a Technical Services I through Senior Technical Services level. Training arrangements and payment will be made for the successful applicant after the hire date.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- For entry-level placement, 0 to 3 years of experience as a field and/or laboratory technician.
- For mid-to-senior-level placement, 4 or more years of experience as a field and/or laboratory technician.
- Proficiency in mathematics, including algebra.
- Ability to accurately record laboratory readings, field notes, and sketches to document work.
- Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
- Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30 pounds or more.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in soils, concrete, and asphalt testing, including WAQTC, ACI, and NICET.
- HAZWOPER certification.
- Geotechnical field-testing experience.
- Field and construction observation experience.
- Experience with gINT and/or BoreDM subsurface database software.
- MS Access skills.
- An associate degree in a scientific discipline for mid-to-senior-level placement.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing on soil and rock.
- 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.
- Perform field sampling and testing.
- Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
- Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Review the work of entry-level field and laboratory technicians for mid-to-senior-level placements.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership.
- Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
- Pre-tax health and daycare flexible spending accounts.
- Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions.
- 10 to 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience.
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrued based on state requirements.
- Nine paid holidays per year plus one personal holiday.
- Paid volunteer day.
- Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave.
- Wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Mentorship Program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
