Laboratory Technician I,II,III

Raba Kistner, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Raba Kistner, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform physical, index, and chemical construction material testing across CMU, HMA, soils, and aggregate programs. The role includes documenting hours, assisting in billing, maintaining equipment, and upholding safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant certifications. This is a hands-on lab position with potential for growth through multiple technician levels.

Qualifications

• Certification from ACI, NICET, TXDOT, ICC, PTI, or other comparable industry certifications.
• Ability to use basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, and reports.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be safety minded and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing: CMU/Concrete cylinders, asphalt gradations and densities, soils moisture/density, Atterberg limits, gradations, strength, and aggregate testing.
• Document hours worked and assist in client billing.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment; ensure a clean, safe lab workspace.
• Maintain certifications and review testing methods regularly.
• Follow safety programs and company vehicle procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external personnel and meet deadlines.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Math & measurement

Written & verbal communication

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned:
  • Concrete/Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Testing (concrete cylinder/cmu/core prep and compressing, specialty concrete testing, etc.)
  • Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.)
  • Soils (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc.), testing (moisture/density, Atterberg Limits, gradations, specialty, strength, etc.)
  • Aggregate testing (gradation, specific gravity, unit weight, etc.)
• Properly document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts.
• Perform and keep documentation of routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space.
• Maintain relevant certifications and review pertinent testing methods regularly.
• Meet deadlines and priorities according to established procedures.
• Demonstrate the safe usage, storage, and maintenance of all tools and equipment, including company vehicle.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Understand, adhere to, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Shall possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Relevant industry certification from ACI, NICET, TXDOT, ICC, PTI, or other comparable industry certifications as approved by hiring manager.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to write short correspondences, notes, letters, and memos.
• Must be safety minded and willing to put safety first in performing all duties.

Laboratory Technician In Training

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience necessary.

Laboratory Technician I

• At least 6 months of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess at least 1 or more industry certification.

Laboratory Technician II

• At least 1 year of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess at least 3 or more industry certifications.

Laboratory Technician III

• At least 3 years of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry and possess 5 or more industry certifications.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds (with or without assistance from others) to include, but not limited to, sample containers and equipment. Daily required to use hands and reach.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision.

Work environment includes potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to implement and follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.

Regular use of non-complex machines, tools, and equipment; must also possess the dexterity to utilize delicate and small laboratory equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran

Drug Free Workplace