Lab Technician at Aperture LLC

Description

Geotechnical Lab Technician

About Aperture

Aperture is a national portfolio of best-in-class forensic expert companies providing full-service expert analysis. Aperture’s mission is driven by a Partnership Model that provides strength, consistency, and scale. The power of our collective is unmatched, and we are a force beyond compare. Powered by our people and our Partners, we amplify our effectiveness and our impact.

Description

Bryant Consultants, an Aperture company, Bryant Consultants is offering an opportunity for an experienced materials testing lab technician to join our team in providing high-level inspection, engineering, and project management services to our diverse client base. Candidates should be experienced in soil and concrete testing and construction materials and geotechnical testing in a laboratory setting.

Essential Functions

• Keep pace with a high volume of soils testing in an efficient and consistent manner.
• Review job folder to determine that all information is accurate and readily available.
• Log in samples of materials, set up samples including weighing and drying samples.
• Catalog, prepare, analyze, and report results from the processing of soil samples.
• Carry-out laboratory preparation, testing and analysis of soil samples, observing quality control procedure and good laboratory practice
• Execute work duties in an organized and efficient manner that is safe and follows company policies and procedures ensuring quality of samples.
• Enter test data using the proper forms.
• Organize and process laboratory data in spreadsheets prior to detailed analysis.
• Perform regular general servicing and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including trouble shooting.
• Organize and maintain soil lab and soil storage.
• Maintain an organized and clean work and lab area.
• Assist field department and construction materials testing department as required by Supervisor.
• Recognizing and performing duties, which need to be performed, although not directly assigned, and assisting others as needed.
• Performing all duties and testing in an independent manner with little supervision as well as performing other duties and tasks assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements

This position requires that you have the physical ability to perform all the following functions:

• Climb ladders, walk on roofs, enter and work in confined spaces, work outdoors in hot or cold weather, lift up to 50 pounds, and use necessary safety equipment.
• Perform duties that may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, or squatting for prolonged periods of time
• May be required to travel for business purposes.
• The ability to sit at a desk up to 80% of the time
• The ability to stand and walk up to 20% of the time
• The ability to be confined in a small area, such as a cubicle
• The ability to operate phones and computers
  
  

Benefits

We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Fun, energetic, casual office
• Hybrid work from home schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company discretionary contribution
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  
  

Hours of Work

• Fulltime: Defined as 5 days a week for 40 hours per week. Actual working hours will be discussed with the hiring manager.
  
  

AAP/EEO Statement

Aperture is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoffs, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of Aperture to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. Aperture is committed to adhering to its obligations to reasonably accommodate both employees and applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act.