Laboratory Technician

Certerra; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Certerra is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our laboratory testing team in McKeesport, PA. This is a hands-on position supporting engineers with the setup, execution, monitoring, and documentation of tests for building products and construction systems.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical, construction, manufacturing, or laboratory background, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing technical skills in engineering and product testing.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Associates degree or hands-on equivalent in engineering/tech fields preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and basic measurement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with laboratory testing of building products and construction components.
• Set up and prepare test specimens, fixtures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Perform testing in accordance with ASTM, UL, Miami-Dade, Florida, and other applicable standards.
• Operate and monitor mechanical, pressure, vacuum, environmental, and other test equipment.
• Install, assemble, modify, and disassemble test specimens and fixtures.
• Use hand and power tools to prepare specimens and test setups.
• Travel to customer facilities or job sites when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings/specifications

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Welding

Instrumentation

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Full Time Technical McKeesport, PA, McKeesport, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1686

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Certerra is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our laboratory testing team. This is a hands-on position supporting engineers with the setup, execution, monitoring, and documentation of tests for building products and construction systems.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical, construction, manufacturing, or laboratory background, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing technical skills in engineering and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with laboratory testing of building products and construction components.
• Set up and prepare test specimens, fixtures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Perform testing in accordance with ASTM, UL, Miami-Dade, Florida, and other applicable standards.
• Operate and monitor mechanical, pressure, vacuum, environmental, and other test equipment.
• Install, assemble, modify, and disassemble test specimens and fixtures.
• Use hand and power tools to prepare specimens and test setups.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move test specimens, materials, and equipment.
• Install and monitor instrumentation, including load cells, pressure sensors, thermocouples, displacement gauges, and data acquisition equipment.
• Collect, record, and review test data for accuracy.
• Perform basic calculations and assist with data reduction.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and test setups.
• Assist engineers in evaluating test results and identifying failures or unusual conditions.
• Prepare photographs, measurements, test notes, and other documentation required for test reports.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as directed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, fabrication, and improvements to laboratory test setups.
• Travel to customer facilities or job sites when required.
• Perform other laboratory and technical support duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology, mechanical technology, construction technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in construction, manufacturing, mechanical work, laboratory testing, or a related field will be considered.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of measurements, forces, pressures, and mechanical systems.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move materials, test specimens, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work around test equipment for extended periods.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Work around large construction components, mechanical equipment, Work in varying temperature conditions, including hot and cold environments, pressure/vacuum systems, and other laboratory hazards while following established safety procedures.
• Work both indoors and outdoors as testing requirements dictate.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for work, including trips of up to one week at a time.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Occasional overtime, travel, or work outside normal hours may be required based on testing schedules.

Compensation

$24–$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Certerra provides comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, life, and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary benefit options. Additionally, Certerra offers a 401(k) retirement plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.