Laboratory Technician

3 months ago

Houston, United States Raba Kistner Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRaba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:


  • Community "We care for our communities"
  • Integrity "We act with integrity"
  • Passion "We infuse passion into everything we do"
  • Quality "We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement"
  • Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth"


Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Laboratory Technician to join our Consultants team in the Houston, TX area. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for sampling, processing, and testing materials in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including proper documentation of testing results. These methods include American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Department of Transportation (DOT), US Corp of Engineers, etc. Other responsibilities include:

  • Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned:
    • Concrete/Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Testing (concrete cylinder/cmu/core prep and compressing, specialty concrete testing, etc.)
    • Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.)
    • Soils (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc.), testing (moisture/density, Atterberg Limits, gradations, specialty, strength, etc.)
    • Aggregate testing (gradation, specific gravity, unit weight, etc.)
  • Properly document hours worked and assist in client billing efforts.
  • Perform and keep documentation of routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
  • Maintain a neat/clean/safe laboratory and work space.
  • Maintain relevant certifications to also include regular review of pertinent testing methods.
  • Meet deadlines and priorities according to established procedures.
  • Demonstrate the safe usage, storage, and maintenance of all tools and equipment, including company vehicle.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
  • Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma, G.E.D., or possess at least one current relevant industry certification, such as ACI Field, ACI Concrete Strength, ACI Aggregates, TxDOT SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202, 1A or 1B or other comparable industry certifications as required.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.

Additional certifications in any of the previously mentioned certifications are preferred. Good oral and written communications skills, ability to read and understand procedures, specifications, instruction, labels, reports, etc. Must have some knowledge of basic math and science to analyze lab results.


The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.


While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds (with or without assistance from others) to include, but not limited to, sample containers and equipment. Daily required to use hands and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision. Work environment includes potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to implement and follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment. Regular use of non-complex machines, tools, and equipment; must also possess the dexterity to utilize delicate and small laboratory equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Work may require out-of-town/overnight travel to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations.


EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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