Lab Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with peers, management, and customers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Ability to perform tasks as given from supervisors as well as work as part of a team.
• Adaptable to changing conditions.
• Computer, iPad, fax, printer, and copier experience.
• Safety conscience and safety oriented.
• Some Mechanical and maintenance skills.
• Able to learn and use several types of software programs.
• Able to comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC duties at an aggregate or asphalt plant lab.
• Gather samples on a construction site for testing.
• Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all equipment and tools.
• Participate in pre-shift safety huddles.
• Report incidents and accidents to supervisor or management.
• Maintain open communication with team members to promote team productivity.
• Report potential safety hazards to management and safety officer.
• Complete MSHA training upon hire and annually, and adhere to all MSHA regulations and guidelines (if working on an aggregate site).
• Perform QA/QC testing of bituminous asphalt, including asphalt content and gradation, maximum theoretical density of mix and specific gravity of compacted mix.
• Perform testing of aggregate materials, including sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, sodium / magnesium loss, and crush counts.
• Manage inventory products, QC sampling, schedules, specifications, testing, gradations, and crush gravity of compacted mix efficiently.
• Develop bituminous mix designs, including a complete overview of Pennsylvania design processes for HMC and WMA as per job specifications.