Laboratory Technician - State College, PA

APPLY NOW! $500 SIGN-ON BONUS* $$$ for all new hires!

We offer a starting salary up to $20.00/hr with NO experience. Already a seasoned lab technician? Rates will commensurate with experience.

WHO IS HILLIS-CARNES?

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (HCEA) is a top-tier, multi-disciplined engineering firm with 30 years of demonstrated success (and counting!) Just ask Engineering News-Record who named us to its ranking of " Top 500 Design Firms in the Nation " for our continued rapid growth and success. HCEA strongly believes in fostering teamwork, rewarding ambition, and providing opportunities for professional advancement.

WHY HILLIS-CARNES?

Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Option Program), you receive ownership stock in the company !

• $500 SIGN-ON BONUS* $$$ for all new hires!
• An additional bonus after one year of service!
• Competitive pay.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Generous Paid Time Off/Holidays/Floater Holidays.
• Paid education expenses for associated certifications.
• Employee Self-Service Portal
• Employee Referral Bonus program up to $5,000
• Free HCEA apparel and work boots
• Personal Protective Equipment and safety gear
• Paid mileage for work related travel
• Fun company-sponsored events, Wellness Seminars, and more!

Our Benefits Package:

• Medical (w/Health Savings Account Options) Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Long-Term Disability, Basic Life)
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in which employees acquire shares in the company; the more successful the company is, the more valuable the shares become.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

As a Laboratory Technician i n the State College, PA office, you will play an integral role in the success of our organization. As part of this team, you will work independently and in collaboration with our knowledgeable, dynamic staff and on a wide variety of land development and construction projects. The key responsibilities will include:

Processing concrete test cylinders (stripping, logging, and curing).

Performing compressive strength testing of concrete test cylinders.

Performing soils lab tests to include Proctors, Atterberg limits and sieve analysis.

• Calibrating field testing equipment.
• Maintain field equipment inventory.
• Report laboratory testing results to the project team verbally or in writing.
• Interacting with senior staff members, including the lab manager on a variety of projects, as needed.
• Support a clean, safe, efficient laboratory environment.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

Qualifications:

• High School degree or GED equivalent (Being enrolled in college or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology a plus)
• Valid (ACI, ICC, NICET, etc.) certifications are a plus and will result in higher starting pay!
• Ability to meet pre-employment criteria, including motor vehicle record.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic computations.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 60-80 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $500 signing bonus!
• Competitive starting pay based on prior experience.
• Overtime work available.
• Company stock as an employee owner!
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits, that include including Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Employee Assistance Program).
• Healthcare and dental insurance (w/ Health Savings Account Option)
• Disability insurance
• 401k with Company Match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous compensation for Employee-Referrals.

Check out our website to learn more about us at

Experience preferred but not required.

EE/Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.

*$300 sign-on bonus after 90 days: additional $200 retention bonus after one year.