Laboratory Technician I

Terracon; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a field/lab testing assistant to perform basic tests and observations on soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. You will document findings and communicate results to the Project Manager while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Under supervision, you will gain increasing responsibility and participate in pre-task planning, data submission, and quality assurance across projects, with opportunity to obtain relevant certifications during the first months of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months field testing/observation experience.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Must obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials.
• Communicate with project team regarding requirements and results.
• Transport samples to the laboratory with documentation for testing.
• Prepare data and observations in written and digital reports for daily submittal.
• Maintain equipment, vehicles and work areas; assist scheduling as needed.
• Follow safety rules and ensure quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACI certification

Nuclear Density Gauge certification

Safety certifications

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.