Laboratory Technician

The lab technician shall receive and test samples that routinely arrive at the Technical Laboratory located in Garner, North Carolina.andnbsp; This AASHTO R18 accredited laboratory primarily focuses on physical quality testing of aggregates.andnbsp; Test samples are generally derived from crushed rock cores and finished aggregate products from operations.andnbsp; The technician shall be capable of independently performing required aggregate tests and assisting with other testing or laboratory activities as requested by the laboratory supervisor.andnbsp; The technician shall enter test data or collected measurements into the laboratory's Materials Testing System (MTS).andnbsp; Work shall be performed with minimal supervision after training is completed and competency is demonstrated. andnbsp;Necessary professional certifications such as those offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) are required for the position; aggregates testing certifications will be the initial and primary focus of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Must have exceptional attention to detail and able to act accordingly
• Professionally interact with other laboratory personnel as well as internal and external customers
• Unload delivery vehicles using a hand-truck and/or forklift
• Notify the lab supervisor of received samples for logging in the MTS
• Independently perform laboratory tests on aggregates
• Assist the lab Supervisor with laboratory testing of concrete and asphalt as needed
• Enter and submit test results to the laboratory supervisor via the MTS
• Assist in the standardization and maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Notify the laboratory supervisor whenever supplies and/or equipment are needed
• Available to work overtime and on weekends and/or holidays, when required
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the laboratory supervisor
• Some limited travel may be required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required, additional education is a plus
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Must have working knowledge of calculators and computers, basic computer skills in Excel and Word and capable of learning the MTS and StonemontQC
• Must be able to attend and fulfill the requirements of professional certification programs such as those offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• Forklift certification required, or able to obtain within one (1) year

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of performing duties while wearing appropriate PPE including eye, ear, dust protection, gloves and fall protection
• Must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds on a routine basis
• Work tasks require extensive standing throughout a normal day
• Must be able to bend, stoop down, and/or kneel while performing some tests

Good manual dexterity and physical coordination are needed