Job Description
Senior Materials Laboratory Technician – West Sacramento, CA
Position Summary:
Blackburn Consulting (Blackburn) is seeking a full-time Senior Materials Laboratory Technician. The Senior Materials Laboratory Technician will be able to perform all construction materials laboratory tests and assist the Materials Laboratory Manager as needed in Blackburn’s West Sacramento testing laboratory. The Senior Materials Laboratory Technician will be supervised by the Construction Materials Laboratory Manager. This candidate shall have at least five years of experience performing tests in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO and CalTrans test methods, entering data, and generating test result reports in a materials laboratory. Experience with roadway construction materials testing is preferred. This position may require some limited travel (<10%) to project sites or other testing laboratories to pick up and deliver samples.
Blackburn Company Overview:
Blackburn provides geotechnical, geo-environmental, construction, forensics and lab engineering services throughout California with offices in Auburn, West Sacramento, and Fresno. Blackburn has been in business since 1998, and is employee owned and operated. We pride ourselves in our family-like work environment and culture. Each employee strives for high quality and constant improvement. Everyone here has the opportunity to make a big impact!
Position Duties:
· Complete laboratory test schedules within deadlines and in accordance with appropriate testing methods
· Assist the Construction Materials Laboratory Manager with overall laboratory management including equipment maintenance, certification renewals, equipment verifications and calibrations, space and sample management, and laboratory organization/cleaning
· Communicate with Blackburn managers to provide input on proper laboratory test selection, test interpretation, and test schedules
· Schedule lab tests
· Enter laboratory test data into the computer-based testing program, generate test reports, circulate for review and provide final copies to the Blackburn manager in charge of the project
· Maintain and/or obtain certifications of applicable test methods.
Essential Abilities:
· Perform typical calculations associated with laboratory tests
· Communication skills internally and externally
· Multi-task between projects
· Ability to deliver a high-quality deliverable in a timely manner
Technical Qualifications:
· High school degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred
· At least five years of relevant experience
· Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
· Experience with standard computer operations (Windows based systems)
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 40lbs amounts of weight
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- West Sacramento, CA 95691 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Sacramento, CA 95691: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person