Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician

Technician - Construction Materials Testing Laboratory – West Sacramento, CA Position Summary Blackburn Consulting (Blackburn) is seeking a full-time, seasonal Laboratory Technician for our Construction Materials Testing Laboratory. This technician will complete tests and document results as well as help log incoming materials samples at Blackburn’s West Sacramento Construction Materials Testing Laboratory. The Technician will be supervised by Blackburn’s Construction Services Laboratory Manager and Director of Construction Services. This candidate shall have at 0-2+ years of experience performing construction materials laboratory tests in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO and Caltrans test methods. This position may require some limited travel ( Position Duties Complete assigned laboratory test within deadlines and in accordance with appropriate testing methods Accept direction from the Laboratory Manager and help with equipment upkeep, space and sample management, and laboratory organization/cleaning. Acquire certifications as needed Enter laboratory test data into the proper lab information management system and generate reports Catch and report failed tests to the responsible person Essential Abilities Perform typical calculations associated with laboratory tests Communication skills internally and externally Keep track of time spent on different projects Ability to deliver a high-quality deliverable in a timely manner Flexible schedule Attention to detail Technical Qualifications High school degree 0-2+ years of relevant experience Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Experience with standard computer operations (Windows based systems). Certification by ACI, Caltrans, or NICET preferred Physical Requirements Read, write, and speak English Communicate clearly in person and over telephone Visual acuity to perform job duties Physical ability to bend, reach, stand, walk, sit, push and pull up to 50lbs Blackburn Consulting provides an Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on any basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, gender, origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, or marital status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blackburn Consulting