Part-Time Lab Technician (< 30 hrs/week)

Schnabel Engineering
Hybrid

About The Position

The Richmond, VA office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an entry level Lab Technician to join our growing practice. Responsibilities will depend on Schnabel’s workload. This is a part-time position, with flexibility in the scheduled working hours and/or days after initial training. The anticipated hours per week are 20-30 hours, but the actual hours will depend on workload. Working hours will not exceed 30 hours a week.

Requirements

  • Have interest in Engineering, Environmental or Science related field
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
  • Willingness to work indoors and outdoors
  • Ability to routinely lift up to 40 pounds
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software
  • Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment screening (including drug screening)

Responsibilities

  • Performing geotechnical lab testing procedures (classification and strength testing) in our Soils Laboratory
  • Conducting compressive strength testing in our Materials Laboratory.
  • Calculating and reporting of test results
  • Performing cleaning and maintenance in our Laboratory.
  • Field quality control of concrete and soil placement for commercial construction projects (Optional)
  • Responsibilities will depend on Schnabel’s workload.
  • The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to gain field work experience in our Construction Phase, Design Phase and Environmental Services departments.
  • Our professional staff will assist in developing a fundamental understanding of the Geotechnical Engineering industry.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
  • Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
  • Long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
  • Maternity leave
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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