Geotechnical Laboratory Technician

About this Job

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc (GTA) is seeking a Laboratory Technician

for our office in Sterling, Virginia. Laboratory Technicians will assist the Lab Manager in performing quality control.

Responsibilities Include :

• Perform laboratory testing as assigned by Laboratory Manager. Typical tests include soil moisture, moisture density tests, California Bearing Ratio tests, grain size testing, limits testing, peel and shear tests
• Handle, sort and maintain concrete and other construction material specimens delivered to our laboratory.  Follow and maintain log in procedures
• Work in the concrete room prepping and performing tests on concrete cylinders, cores, masonry block, and prisms for compressive strength testing
• Perform quality control testing using the load frame in out laboratory.  (Temperature, Slump, Air and Unit Weight and Molding Cylinders) for Concrete, Grout and Mortar in the field
• Complete daily reports and testing procedures
• Ability to learn and apply ASTM and other laboratory test procedures
• Perform maintenance and calibrations on laboratory and field equipment
• Perform data entry, record keeping, test reporting, and other duties
• Perform some calculations of test data under supervision of Laboratory Supervisor.

Requirements

Why You'll Love Working With Us :

We believe in taking care of our team—professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team :

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof.

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