Soil Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Field Support

Socket.dev; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoEngineers is seeking a Lab Technician to perform quality laboratory tests in accordance with standards and assist with field work and project deliverables. The role involves conducting tests such as triaxial compression, permeability, and Atterberg limits, while maintaining equipment and records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1 year of related experience in a certified soils lab, with strong data interpretation and math skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or advanced training preferred.
• 1 year of related experience, preferably within a certified soils laboratory.
• Previous experience writing various laboratory analyses.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.
• Ability to perform basic-to-advanced mathematical and statistical calculations.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests, including but not limited to: triaxial compression, permeability, consolidation, shear, moisture/density, moisture content, hydrometer, Atterberg limits, maximum density, sieve analysis, and corrosion.
• Maintains laboratory and equipment cleanliness, safety, and efficiency including calibration and maintenance of equipment and related records.
• Supports compliance with applicable standards by completing appropriate testing and documentation as needed.
• Supports the availability, storage, and timely disposal of soil samples submitted to laboratory for review and testing. Assists with maintenance of the soil sample inventory control system.
• Assists the laboratory manager with maintenance of lab procedures and documentation.
• May support the QC/QA Manager with ongoing lab certification requirements if applicable to assigned location.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Statistical calculations

Verbal and written communication

Deadline-driven

PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or advanced training preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment calibration

Sieve analysis equipment

Job description

GeoEngineers is seeking a Lab Technician to perform quality laboratory tests in accordance with standards and assist with field work and project deliverables. The role involves conducting tests such as triaxial compression, permeability, and Atterberg limits, while maintaining equipment and records.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred) and 1 year of related experience in a certified soils lab, with strong data interpretation and math skills, and the ability