Lab Technician

Clyde Companies • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

The lab technician will be responsible for the safe and accurate testing of SCM samples for current and future products.

Requirements

• Knowledge of SCM products and industry quality standards.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Willingness to develop knowledge and research pozzolan uses.
• Two years of concrete testing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel preferred
• Develop knowledge of lab equipment and test methods
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Certification preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Sitting: 20% of the time.
• Standing: 80% of the time.
• Weight lifted: must frequently be able to safely lift and carry 70 to 100 pounds.
• For safe lifting, co-workers can assist with heavy objects.
• May occasionally lift items above their head.
• Physical movement: may frequently be required to walk over uneven ground, balance, stoop/crouch, kneel, grab and hold objects.
• Several repetitive actions throughout the day such as carrying and lifting full buckets, splitting samples, and other tasks as needed.
• Speaking/listening: needs to communicate clearly with supervisors and co-workers – particularly regarding understanding and following instructions and safety requirements with precisions.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of concrete testing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel preferred
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create/maintain monthly competitive testing program for cement and concrete
• Create/maintain monthly competitive testing program for SCM
• Perform concrete trial batches to certify mix designs
• Mix design optimization for precast and internal ready-mix operations
• Auxiliary concrete testing for internal ready-mix operations
• Perform SCM Certification testing
• Perform ASR Testing
• Validate new sources of SCM, Aggregate
• Perform data filing and quality assurance sample storage.
• Responsible for inputting and tracking data into the lab database.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all times.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED