Laboratory Technician I

Job Summary
The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for supporting in the preparation, and analysis of cementitious materials for conformance to industry specifications. The role requires a good understanding of cement testing procedures and hands-on experience with cement and concrete materials.
Benefits
CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Compensation
Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory safety at its highest standards according to the company's guidelines and policies
• Assist laboratory personnel with duties that pertain to sampling, preparing, and collecting materials that are necessary for the testing of cementitious materials
• Assist with sample preparations and standard quality tests as related to physical analysis of cementitious materials by following the standard procedures (Safety procedures, ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, EPA, etc.) with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Assist with concrete trial batches (i.e., Preparing, weighing material, and housekeeping)
• Assist with the collection and gradation of aggregate for the laboratory
• Inform and advise the laboratory manager upon observation of suspicious test results and change in equipment and laboratory conditions
• Maintain lab housekeeping, and inventory supplies to maintain continuity of quality control/quality assurance testing
• Support laboratory manager and staff with tasks in other areas within the central lab as needed
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary

Education

• High school diploma/GED
• Degree in Chemistry, Geology, Material Science or Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience

Requirements/Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with testing of cement and concrete materials
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented
• Must be well-versed in the basics of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Safety first mentality
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, stooping, and bending for long periods of time (up to 8 hrs. Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds)
• ANSI-approved PPE will be provided and must be used when required

Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
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