Laboratory Technician - State College, PA

Hillis-Carnes • State College, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a top-tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with 30 years of demonstrated success. As a Laboratory Technician in the State College, PA office, you will play an integral role in the success of our organization. As part of this team, you will work independently and in collaboration with our knowledgeable, dynamic staff on a wide variety of land development and construction projects.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED equivalent
• Valid (ACI, ICC, NICET, etc.) certifications are a plus and will result in higher starting pay!
• Ability to meet pre-employment criteria, including motor vehicle record.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic computations.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Being enrolled in college or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology a plus

Responsibilities

• Processing concrete test cylinders (stripping, logging, and curing).
• Performing compressive strength testing of concrete test cylinders.
• Performing soils lab tests to include Proctors, Atterberg limits and sieve analysis.
• Calibrating field testing equipment.
• Maintain field equipment inventory.
• Report laboratory testing results to the project team verbally or in writing.
• Interacting with senior staff members, including the lab manager on a variety of projects, as needed.
• Support a clean, safe, efficient laboratory environment.

Benefits

• $500 SIGN-ON BONUS $$$ for all new hires!
• An additional bonus after one year of service!
• Competitive pay.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Generous Paid Time Off/Holidays/Floater Holidays.
• Paid education expenses for associated certifications.
• Employee Self-Service Portal
• Employee Referral Bonus program up to $5,000
• Free HCEA apparel and work boots
• Personal Protective Equipment and safety gear
• Paid mileage for work related travel
• Fun company-sponsored events, Wellness Seminars, and more!
• Medical (w/Health Savings Account Options) Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life)
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees acquire shares in the company; the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.
• Overtime work available.
• Company stock as an employee owner!
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous compensation for Employee-Referrals.
• $300 sign-on bonus after 90 days: additional $200 retention bonus after one year.

What This Job Offers

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