Laboratory Technician

CalPortland; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Laboratory Technician I in Jurupa Valley, CA. This role entails responsibilities in testing and analyzing cementitious materials, maintaining safety procedures, and supporting laboratory operations. Candidates should have hands-on experience, strong teamwork abilities, and a commitment to detail, with educational qualifications in relevant fields preferred.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k / Company Funded Pension Program

Company-paid life / AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with testing of cement and concrete materials.
• Safety-first mentality; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory safety according to guidelines.
• Assist with sampling and preparing materials for testing.
• Support laboratory manager with quality control tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma / GED

Degree in Chemistry, Geology, Material Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for supporting in the preparation, and analysis of cementitious materials for conformance to industry specifications. The role requires a good understanding of cement testing procedures and hands-on experience with cement and concrete materials.

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources : our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Medical, Dental, Vision low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life / AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401k / Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation

45k-$65k

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory safety at its highest standards according to the company’s guidelines and policies
• Assist laboratory personnel with duties that pertain to sampling, preparing, and collecting materials that are necessary for the testing of cementitious materials
• Assist with sample preparations and standard quality tests as related to physical analysis of cementitious materials by following the standard procedures (Safety procedures, ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, EPA, etc.) with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Assist with concrete trial batches (i.e., Preparing, weighing material, and housekeeping)
• Assist with the collection and gradation of aggregate for the laboratory
• Inform and advise the laboratory manager upon observation of suspicious test results and change in equipment and laboratory conditions
• Maintain lab housekeeping, and inventory supplies to maintain continuity of quality control / quality assurance testing
• Support laboratory manager and staff with tasks in other areas within the central lab as needed
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary

Education

• High school diploma / GED
• Degree in Chemistry, Geology, Material Science or Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience

Requirements / Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with testing of cement and concrete materials
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented
• Must be well-versed in the basics of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Safety first mentality
• Physical requirements : sitting, standing, stooping, and bending for long periods of time (up to 8 hrs. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds)
• ANSI-approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Location :

Nearest Major Market : Riverside

Nearest Secondary Market : Los Angeles

Job Segment : QA Tester, Lab Technician, Laboratory, Materials Science, QA, Quality, Healthcare, Science

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