Lab Technician (Soils/Concrete)

NOVA Engineering is seeking a Construction Materials/Soils Laboratory Technician for our Columbia, SC location.  This person will perform daily work in the lab, assist project managers, help with scheduling, and perform other duties as needed.  

This candidate will be providing quality assurance/quality control testing for a variety transportation projects, but any commercial experience is very beneficial. Successful candidates must perform on site observations/inspections, collect samples per NCDOT, ACI, and ASTM requirements, perform specific QA/QC tests on construction materials and transportation components, and maintain detail records of observations, inspections, and test results.

Job Duties:

• Conduct and document tests on various construction materials with precision and attention to detail. While you collaborate with experienced colleagues, you'll also work independently, ensuring test results are logical, complete, and ready for review.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is well-maintained and properly calibrated. Your role will be vital in keeping the lab running efficiently and ensuring the accuracy of our testing processes.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 2 years’ construction materials testing experience in a laboratory setting i
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing, ACI Aggregate Testing Level I and II, SCDOT certifications are desired
• Ability to lift and/or move 35-100 pounds regularly. 
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Check out our Perks: 

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits: 

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Certification reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions 
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law