Performs various laboratory tasks, including test specimen preparation, operating and maintaining equipment, performing tests, data collection and analysis, reporting, quality control, troubleshooting, and collaboration. Directly reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. Performs quality analysis and control tests on incoming material samples, maintains laboratory equipment, and assists in ensuring that control and instrumentation equipment are correctly and accurately calibrated.
Requirements
- Technical skills: Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment, using hand tools, and performing basic calculations.
- Physical Stamina: The role may require physical exertion, such as lifting and moving heavy objects.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring the accuracy of measurements, following procedures, and maintaining detailed records is crucial.
- Reading and interpreting technical documents: Ability to read and understand specifications, test methods, and safety guidelines.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills: Ability to diagnose and fix issues related to equipment or testing procedures.
- Communication skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation, reporting, and collaborating with team members.
- High School Diploma or GED: This is the minimum educational requirement for a direct shear technician.
- Mechanical Aptitude: The ability to understand and work with machines and tools effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Performing tests requires exact measurements and a good eye for detail, or the results could be false.
- Dexterity: Lab techs work with their hands and will need dexterity to work with small samples and delicate lab equipment.
- Stamina: Lab technicians work long days on their feet, sometimes hunched over a workstation for long periods of time.
- Technical Skill: Lab techs need to understand complex lab machinery and computer programs used to conduct tests.
- Thoroughly knowledgeable in computer Microsoft applications, minimum of MS Excel
- Knowledgeable in physical and mechanical testing of Geosynthetic materials, in-plant sampling
- Able to lift up to 60 pounds of samples that requires tests
- Ability to follow instructions and laboratory procedures
- Ability to read and comprehend packaged instructions
- Passion and alignment with our mission, vision, values and operating principles
- Passion for working in a values-based company in alignment with a learning organization
- Demonstrates a passion and responsibility for the consumer
- Exhibit a passion for the company’s Essence, Global Imperatives, and Corporate Direction
- Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development
