Lab Technician

Terracon; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in St. Louis, MO seeks a field/lab support technician to perform testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.

You will transport samples, prepare data, and submit written and digital reports to the Project Manager while maintaining equipment and safety standards. Responsibilities include assisting senior technicians, documenting findings, and communicating results for submittals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• ACI certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• Safety certifications must be completed prior to or during employment.
• Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses data accuracy for submittals.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager.
• Maintain assigned equipment and keep work areas clean.
• Follow safety rules and pre-task planning; report safety issues to management.
• Contribute to maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ACI certification

Safety certifications

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge certification

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor’s representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal.
• Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Maintains assigned equipment.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Qualifications

• Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.