Lab Technician

HVJ Associates•Austin, TX

73d

About The Position

The duties described below for a Laboratory Technician serve as guidance. Personnel should become proficient in the test procedures that HVJ performs as part of quality assurance and quality control for construction materials. Detailed procedures and training will be provided by the Lab Manager. Assist with performing laboratory testing, document work performed by number of tests or time spent, as appropriate, communicate test results to client when required, provide support on engineering projects as directed, assist other personnel at the direction of lab manager, perform duties in a safe, cheerful, efficient, and workmanlike manner, maintain assigned equipment, and be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Additional Key Expectations: Responsible for making sure that all laboratory work performed meets or exceeds the minimum requirements set forth in the quality manual and the test procedure. Responsible for making sure that laboratory has the appropriate resources in place to execute testing per applicable standards. This includes but is not limited to acquiring and maintaining equipment, cross training, preparing and reviewing lab reports, client coordination, resolving conflicts, coordination with other departments and administrative requirements. Revisions: The responsibilities of this position may evolve with time. Revisions to the Job Description and Scorecard will be made as needed, and the adopted version with the most recent date will apply. HVJ SCTx is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Proficiency in test procedures for quality assurance and quality control of construction materials
Ability to document work performed
Ability to communicate test results to clients
Ability to provide support on engineering projects
Ability to maintain assigned equipment
Ability to maintain quality standards
Understanding of quality manual and test procedures
Ability to ensure appropriate resources for testing
Ability to acquire and maintain equipment
Ability to cross train personnel
Ability to prepare and review lab reports
Client coordination skills
Conflict resolution skills
Interdepartmental coordination skills
Administrative skills

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing
Document work performed by number of tests or time spent
Communicate test results to client when required
Provide support on engineering projects as directed
Assist other personnel as directed by the lab manager
Perform duties in a safe, cheerful, efficient, and workmanlike manner
Maintain assigned equipment
Maintain quality standards on all projects
Ensure all laboratory work meets or exceeds minimum requirements set forth in the quality manual and test procedure
Ensure the laboratory has appropriate resources to execute testing per applicable standards
Acquire and maintain equipment
Cross train personnel
Prepare and review lab reports
Client coordination
Resolve conflicts
Coordinate with other departments
Handle administrative requirements