Laboratory Technician I

About the Role

Raba Kistner, Inc. is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Laboratory Technician I to join our Consultants team in the Houston and La Porte, TX area.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sampling, processing, and testing of materials in accordance with established procedures and specifications, including proper documentation of testing results.
• Utilize testing methods such as ASTM, AASHTO, DOT, and US Corp of Engineers.
• Perform physical/index/chemical construction material laboratory testing, as assigned, including:
• Concrete/Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Testing (cylinder/cmu/core prep and compressing, specialty concrete testing, etc.)
• Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing (gradations, AC content, density, etc.)
• Soils testing (roadway base, select fills, subgrade, etc., including 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, and safe laboratory and workspace.
• Maintain relevant certifications and regularly review 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 vehicles.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write short correspondences, notes, letters, and memos.
• Must be safety-minded and willing to put safety first in performing all duties.
• Regular use of non-complex machines, tools, and equipment.
• Dexterity to utilize delicate and small laboratory equipment.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

Qualifications

Laboratory Technician I

• At least 6 months of applicable experience in the materials testing and inspection industry.
• Possess at least 1 or more industry certification from ACI, NICET, TXDOT, ICC, PTI, or other comparable industry certifications as approved by hiring manager.

Physical Demands:

• 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).
• Daily required to use hands and reach.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, and depth vision.

Work Environment:

• Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites.
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.