Soils Laboratory Technician

TTL Inc•Albany, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our labs aren’t about white coats and beakers. We break things and get dirty. If that sounds like your type of science, then we need your help as a laboratory technician for our Albany lab. TTL, a steadily growing engineering design firm – now at more than 450 employees strong – is seeking a detail-oriented candidate able to take instruction from supervisors, project professionals, and other technicians on how and what kind of lab testing they need to get the job done. You’ll be tasked with meeting all applicable ASTM and AASHTO standards while performing a battery of tests for density, moisture content, permeability, gradation, consolidation, and strength with regard to soils, aggregates, fly ash, rock cores, concrete, and masonry block. And as a member of TTL, you’re entitled to excellent employee benefits, a robust health and dental plan, vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off (PTO) accrual. So, whenever you’re ready, go to ttlusa.com/careers [http://ttlusa.com/careers] and prepare to change the world. Build your Foundation. Build your Future. Build your Legacy. Come to TTL.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (college coursework or degree preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Clear oral and written communication
Maintain accurate recordkeeping and detailed laboratory analyses, reports, and field notes
Work additional hours and weekends to complete tasks on or ahead of schedule
Comply with all required safety protocol
Able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in geotechnical and laboratory data collection software (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop skills required for specialized laboratory testing
Compile accurate and detailed data, reports, and laboratory analyses
Perform calculations using basic mathematical skills
Maintain routine laboratory instruments and testing equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and relevant ASTM standards
Use correct techniques and materials in accordance with industry standards, (ASTM, AASHTO)
Perform or schedule the calibration of testing equipment and maintain official calibration records
Respond to AMRL and CCRL proficiency testing non-conformities
Perform tests for relevant ASTM's during on-site assessments by both AMRL and CCRL representatives
Demonstrate compliance with all required safety protocols
Attend or complete weekly safety meetings or topics