ASR International Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Laboratory Technician position working as part of our team supporting the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers® Jacksonville District.

The Construction Laboratory Technician is an important member of the ASR Team and will be providing their expertise for a variety of non-professional technical work in the specialized engineering field of geotechnical and materials engineering. The work requires a practical knowledge of testing procedures and techniques based on engineering principles and the skill to apply these procedures.. 

Location: Various Work Site locations throughout the State of Florida 

Job Description:

• Serve as a Quality Assurance Representative II in addition to the following duties:

• Conducts laboratory and field testing to determine the engineering properties of soils, aggregates, rock, concrete, soil cement, concrete aggregate, and asphalt aggregate.

• Testing is conducted in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI) or other applicable standards.

• The technician will obtain proper size samples, prepare the samples, and test apparatus and conducts the tests. In addition, the technician will complete the test result forms, produce the proper calculations and noting any discrepancies from the standard test methods. Tests may include, but are not limited to, particle size analysis, moisture content, fines content, ph. of soils, organic content, proctor tests, atterberg limits, maximum and minimum dry density, relative density of soils, nuclear density, sand cone testing, specific gravity, permeability, etc. and other specific tests related to soils, soil cement, concrete, asphalt, and aggregates as needed. In addition, maintains organization and cleanliness of the laboratory facilities and equipment on a daily basis. Discards and store samples at designated locations.

• Performs calibrations of laboratory equipment as necessary and notifies when new equipment or supplies are needed. Performs data entry of testing results and assists in preparation of reports. Responsible for ensuring a clean, well-organized, and responsible testing operation, and prompt, accurate test reports.

• Responsible for adherence to all safety rules and regulations.

• Performs quality assurance materials testing of soils, soil cement, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in the laboratory and at various construction sites for compliance with the project specifications. Based upon the required test procedures and sampling intervals specified in the project specifications, the technician will obtain the proper size sample, prepare the sample, and test apparatus, and conduct the test. The technician will complete the proper test results forms and produce the proper calculations.

• Performs data analysis to a variety of laboratory and field tests including, but not limited to, particle size analysis, density, and volume calculations and/or other calculations essential for producing results.

• Also performs soil classifications using industry standards such as the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).

Requirements: 

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree - 

• Active Security Clearance desired 

• Target Experience: Five (5) years professional experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with UASCE customer and contractor personnel at all levels. 

• High comfort level working with and around all organizational levels, clients, suppliers, and visitors. 

• Physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods of time. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 

• Travel required throughout Florida. 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills. 

• Must be a US Citizen. 

Please note that your resume and candidacy is subject to customer approval and acceptance and clearing of the required background check.