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Ash Grove Cement Company · 1 day ago

Laboratory Assistant

positionOverland Park, KS
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Ash Grove Cement Company is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, known for its innovation and excellence. The Laboratory Assistant - Physical Tester I is responsible for receiving, processing, and maintaining records on laboratory samples, performing physical tests on various materials, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

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Hiring Manager
Lilian Thompson
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Responsibilities

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
Performs routine physical tests on concrete, aggregates, cement, masonry mortars, lime, and other materials. Maintains records and equipment, calculates test results, and maintains proficiency in testing techniques and procedures
Conducts the necessary sample preparations of specimens by drying, crushing/grinding, sieving, coring, sawing, capping, or applying other designated procedures to the samples
Receives and maintains records on laboratory samples and supplies. Maintains storage areas for samples and supplies
Conducts lab maintenance as well as janitorial duties as assigned
Assumes responsibility for proper use, care, and maintenance of instruments, equipment, and vehicles when assigned for use
Gains certification in ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade I, Strength Testing Technician, and Aggregate Testing Technician
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

ACI Field Testing TechnicianStrength Testing TechnicianAggregate Testing TechnicianLaboratory procedures knowledgeMicrosoft Office365 SuiteHigh commitment to qualityReadingUnderstanding labelsJanitorial duties

Required

Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc
Minimum High School or GED
Within one year, obtain or the ability to obtain ACI Strength Testing Technician ACI Aggregate Testing Technician
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Knowledge of laboratory procedures and guidelines involved in conducting physical tests
Proficient in Microsoft Office365 Suite and computer applications

Preferred

Minimum 1 year of experience of ACI concrete testing procedures

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!

Company

Ash Grove Cement Company

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Ash Grove, a CRH Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882.
dateFounded in 1882
location
Overland Park, Kansas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.ashgrove.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Ash Grove Cement Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2017-09-20Acquired

Leadership Team

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David Meyer
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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