Job Title: Lab Technician
Description:
The lab technician will be responsible for the safe and accurate testing of SCM samples for current and future products.
Job Responsibilities:
Create/maintain monthly competitive testing program for cement and concrete
Create/maintain monthly competitive testing program for SCM
Perform concrete trial batches to certify mix designs
Mix design optimization for precast and internal ready-mix operations
Auxiliary concrete testing for internal ready-mix operations
Perform SCM Certification testing
Perform ASR Testing
Validate new sources of SCM, Aggregate
Perform data filing and quality assurance sample storage.
Responsible for inputting and tracking data into the lab database.
Ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all times.
Other Duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of SCM products and industry quality standards.
Intermediate computer skills.
Willingness to develop knowledge and research pozzolan uses.
Two years of concrete testing preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel preferred
Develop knowledge of lab equipment and test methods
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Certification preferred.
Education and Certificates:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Physical Requirements:
Sitting: 20% of the time.
Standing: 80% of the time.
Weight lifted: must frequently be able to safely lift and carry 70 to 100 pounds. For safe lifting, co-workers can assist with heavy objects. May occasionally lift items above their head.
Physical movement: may frequently be required to walk over uneven ground, balance, stoop/crouch, kneel, grab and hold objects. Several repetitive actions throughout the day such as carrying and lifting full buckets, splitting samples, and other tasks as needed.
Speaking/listening: needs to communicate clearly with supervisors and co-workers – particularly regarding understanding and following instructions and safety requirements with precisions.