Laborassistent für Felsmechanik

About the Role

TerraTek Inc. is a specialized engineering company for geomechanics analysis and rock mechanics, focusing on energy production, drilling technology, and applied research. The company operates a state-of-the-art research and drilling laboratory originating in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The position of Laborassistent:in für Felsmechanik (Rock Mechanics Lab Assistant) supports laboratory testing of rock samples, including sample preparation, labeling, and documentation. You will operate and monitor laboratory equipment for compression, tension, and flow tests, record measurement data, and ensure all tests adhere to defined quality and safety standards.

Daily tasks include maintaining and cleaning laboratory equipment, organizing consumables, and performing basic maintenance and calibration work. You will collaborate closely with engineers and scientists, assist in the evaluation of test results, and prepare reports or data summaries.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at the Delhi, India facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of laboratory tests on rock samples.
• Prepare, label, and document rock samples.
• Operate and monitor laboratory equipment for compression, tension, and flow tests.
• Record measurement data.
• Ensure adherence to defined quality and safety standards for all tests.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
• Organize laboratory consumables.
• Perform basic maintenance and calibration tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists.
• Assist in the evaluation of test results.
• Prepare reports or data summaries.

Qualifications

• Laboratory Practice and Equipment Handling:
• Possess fundamental laboratory skills.
• Demonstrate safe operation of laboratory equipment.
• Experience handling laboratory equipment and rock samples.
• Quality Assurance and Analytics:
• Skills in quality control and analytical work.
• Ability to reliably record, check, and document measurement data according to specified standards.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Communicate clearly and structurally.
• Convey test results comprehensibly.
• Work cooperatively within an interdisciplinary laboratory and engineering team.
• Technical Prerequisites (Desirable):
• A technical or scientific education (e.g., Geotechnics, Geosciences, Engineering, Laboratory Assistant).
• Basic knowledge of rock mechanics or material testing.
• Proficiency with basic IT and data acquisition systems.