Laboratory Technician

Ulland Brothers Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The role involves sampling and testing Hot Mix and Aggregate materials, maintaining laboratory standards, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should have good communication skills and be able to lift 50 lbs. Some training will be provided. This safety-sensitive position requires a valid driver's license and background checks. Long hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Qualifications

• Safety must be a core value.
• Related experience in Hot Mix Asphalt & Aggregate Sampling and Testing is a plus.
• Must be willing to take Certification Classes as required for sampling and testing.
• Must be willing to take Certification Classes for sampling and testing.
• Excellent communication skills and professional presentation.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be able to travel when needed.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and long hours when needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and work in mixed indoor and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and Testing of Hot Mix and Aggregate materials.
• Perform various Aggregate Physical Properties Testing.
• Maintain and clean the laboratory and grounds.
• Perform Hot Mix Asphalt testing including content, air voids, core density, and related tests.
• Core sampling and collection of Hot Mix Asphalt cores as needed.
• Collect bituminous samples and perform density testing as required.
• Maintain lab and grounds; support safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Core sampling

Laboratory safety

Communication skills

Education

Certification classes in sampling/testing

Tools

Ignition oven

Sieve analysis equipment

Density measurement tools

Job description

Ulland Brothers, Inc. is a Civil/Highway-Heavy, aggregate, and site development contractor with offices in Carlton, Virginia and Albert Lea, MN. Ulland Brothers has operated in the construction industry for over 100 years.

The position of Laboratory Technician reports to the Lead Lab Technician and the Quality Control Manager. The Laboratory Technician’s primary responsibility is Sampling and Testing of Hot Mix and Aggregate materials before and during the production of Hot Mix Asphalt.

Duties and responsibilities:

Aggregate Sampling & Testing

• Performing various Aggregate Physical Properties Testing including but not limited to Sieve Analysis, Specific Gravity & Absorption, Percent Crushing (CAA & FAA), Moisture Content, Percent Spall Content, Ignition Oven Correction Factors, and other aggregate testing as needed.
• Collecting Stockpile samples for mix design as needed.
• Collecting other Aggregate samples as needed.
• Performing various Hot Mix Asphalt Physical Properties Testing including but not limited to Asphalt Content (Ignition Oven, Extraction, and/or Plant Spot Check), Air Void Content (Bulk Specific Gravity and Maximum Specific Gravity), Core Density testing, and other bituminous related testing as needed.
• Perform Coring and Collection of Hot Mix Asphalt Cores as needed.
• Collecting Bituminous samples as needed.
• Performing density testing as needed.

Other General Duties

• Participation in construction site safety & housekeeping daily.
• Maintaining and Cleaning of the laboratory and grounds daily to insure a safe and professional work environment.
• Assisting and performing laboratory teardown and set up before and after mobilization.
• Perform duties as directed by UBI Management / Supervision.
• Perform additional assignments as requested including ongoing in person or online training.

Qualifications:

• Safety must be one of your core values.
• Related experience in Hot Mix Asphalt & Aggregate Sampling and Testing is a plus; however, we will train an appropriate candidate.
• Must be willing to take Certification Classes as required for sampling and testing.
• Excellent communication skills and professional presents.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be able to travel when needed.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and long hours when needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and work in mixed indoor and outdoor environments.

Must have current Driver’s License and good driving record. This is a safety sensitive position; drug testing is required.

Ulland Brothers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.