Concrete/Cement Laboratory Technician

The Concrete Science group at Braun Intertec is looking for a technician to join our Bloomington, MN materials lab team. Duties will include concrete materials batching & testing, chemical testing on cementitious materials, physical testing of cementitious products and concrete materials, as well as helping with sample preparation on petrographic projects.

Requirements

• Prepare and perform testing in the concrete batching laboratory
• Durability testing on concrete products
• Conduct technical work on laboratory projects with oversight of senior staff
• Perform various chemical tests on cementitious materials and mortars
• Perform various mortar tests on cementitious materials.
• Prepare samples for petrographic analysis by making petrographic thin sections, and sample cutting and polishing
• Maintain well organized laboratory and project timelines.
• Willing and able to learn new methods and techniques for testing cementitious materials.
• Ability to move from task to task efficiently and effectively.
• A safety first attitude
• Ability to conduct technical laboratory work and follow standard testing procedures such as ACI and/or ASTM
• A demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical concepts
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office 365 experience
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• A High School diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid holidays