Quality Control Soils Laboratory Technician
About The Position
What you'll do: Receive, label, and prepare soil samples for laboratory testing Perform tests including moisture content, Atterberg limits, Proctors, sieve analysis, hydrometer, and density calculations Operate laboratory equipment (ovens, balances, compactors, shakers, hydrometers, etc.) Record test data accurately on worksheets, spreadsheets, or LIMS Verify calculations for dry density, percent passing, corrections, and classification data Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment Communicate unusual or nonconforming results to leadership Participate in certification and competency training Perform other duties as assigned or required What you'll need: High school diploma or GED (Associate’s/Bachelor’s in science or engineering, preferred) Experience in a soils / geotechnical / construction materials lab, preferred Strong math and measurement skills with high attention to detail Willingness to follow ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT procedures and written instructions Familiarity with TxDOT, City of Houston, and Harris County testing procedures Experience with Proctors, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, or hydrometer analysis NICET Soils Level I or II certification or interest in obtaining TxDOT SB101, 103, 201, 202 certification or interest in obtaining Experience with LIMS or QC digital data entry systems Working conditions: Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a physical laboratory environment Able to stand for several hours per day and work for long periods without a break Able to work in dusty, noisy environment What you'll get: Competitive pay Opportunity for annual performance increases 401k program with employer matching Room for growth and career advancement Health insurance Dental & vision Insurance Paid life insurance Paid short term/long term disability Paid vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong math and measurement skills with high attention to detail
- Willingness to follow ASTM/AASHTO/TxDOT procedures and written instructions
- Familiarity with TxDOT, City of Houston, and Harris County testing procedures
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a physical laboratory environment
- Able to stand for several hours per day and work for long periods without a break
- Able to work in dusty, noisy environment
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s/Bachelor’s in science or engineering
- Experience in a soils / geotechnical / construction materials lab
- Experience with Proctors, Atterberg limits, sieve analysis, or hydrometer analysis
- NICET Soils Level I or II certification or interest in obtaining
- TxDOT SB101, 103, 201, 202 certification or interest in obtaining
- Experience with LIMS or QC digital data entry systems
Responsibilities
- Receive, label, and prepare soil samples for laboratory testing
- Perform tests including moisture content, Atterberg limits, Proctors, sieve analysis, hydrometer, and density calculations
- Operate laboratory equipment (ovens, balances, compactors, shakers, hydrometers, etc.)
- Record test data accurately on worksheets, spreadsheets, or LIMS
- Verify calculations for dry density, percent passing, corrections, and classification data
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and equipment
- Communicate unusual or nonconforming results to leadership
- Participate in certification and competency training
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for annual performance increases
- 401k program with employer matching
- Room for growth and career advancement
- Health insurance
- Dental & vision Insurance
- Paid life insurance
- Paid short term/long term disability
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
