Soil laboratory technician - united states, albuquerque
position overview:
our client is a well-respected and established firm located in albuquerque.
you'll work in a research laboratory, on different contracts for multiple clients such as government agencies and other engineering firms. this is a position that has a lot of opportunity for growth and permanent employment.
your initial primary responsibilities include measuring soil physics and geotechnical properties, as well as assembling testing equipment and monitoring research experiments. the job duties include a lot of moving soil samples and entering data. this is a very physical job, mostly indoors in the lab but occasionally in the field.
skills, education and knowledge requirements for this position:
application of basic math skills and scientific principles to laboratory testing and data interpretation. a bachelor of science degree in an earth sciences area such as geoscience, geology, environmental, earth sciences, hydrology, geophysics, mineralogy, volcanology, forestry, chemistry, biology (not health care related) or experience in civil / structural engineering with soil stability, or related scientific field is required. experienced working in a testing lab, field work, sampling and qa. working knowledge of ms excel and word. able to read detailed increments on various instrumentation accurately. able to read, record, accurately report, and interpret data as established by standard laboratory practices. prior experience with water and soil sampling preferred. radiation safety experience is a big plus. demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude is a plus. maturity, good interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work independently are required.position requires the following physical abilities:
you have to be able to lift and carry 50 lb. buckets up to 10 ft. repeatedly around the lab for a few hours at a time. able to perform laboratory testing tasks while standing on a ladder at heights up 4’ above the floor. work in a standing position for full work shift. perform repetitious physical movements continuously during a work shift which includes squatting.it is the policy of beststaff, inc. not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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