NV5 · 1 week ago
Senior Laboratory Technician
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$25/hr - $30/hrNV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients. They are seeking a Senior Materials Laboratory Technician responsible for performing construction materials testing on soil, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete in compliance with industry standards, while also assisting in supervising laboratory staff.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Assists with supervising lab technicians, coordination of staffing needs, and daily work schedules
Performs testing and measurements with the direction of project manager, lab manager or supervisors
Assists with generating and the preparation of final laboratory reports and furnishes to project manager upon review and approval by the laboratory manager
Has the knowledge to learn and demonstrate the ability to accurately perform testing according to recognized standards
Perform laboratory testing of soil, concrete and asphalt associated with civil engineering construction projects including DSA, OSHPD, Caltrans, and USACE requirements
Furnishes draft testing reports. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the project manager, lab manager, or supervisor
Notifies supervisor, and/or project manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications
Complete and comprehensive communication with project personnel to ensure the effective management of the project
Maintains laboratory quality control to ensure the accuracy of test results
Performs laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration
Perform field inspection, testing and sampling as needed
Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision
Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work, including but not limited to the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab-related materials, up to 50 pounds
Must have a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record
Work around sulfur cement, a capping compound, daily
Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
Possesses effective written, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team involving staff, clients, and outside agencies
Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying data quality issues
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Ability to follow directions, procedures, and learn repetitive tasks
Ability to make good decisions using sound, professional judgment with minimal supervision
Physical ability to perform labor-intensive work, including but not limited to the safe handling and transport of concrete samples, soil samples, and other lab-related materials, up to 50 pounds
Must have a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record
Work around sulfur cement, a capping compound, daily
Communicates and interfaces effectively with clients and co-workers
Preferred
Experience with ASTM, AASHTO, and/or Caltrans testing procedures for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, and masonry is ideal but not required
ACI, NICET, CALTRANS, ICC; preferred, but not required
ACI Strength Testing Technician, Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician, Aggregate Testing Technician (Level 1 and 2), and Aggregate Base Testing Technician Certifications or ability to obtain certifications immediately
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities
Company
NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
Chief Diversity Officer / SoCal Construction Quality Assurance Group Director
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