What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Laboratory Technician position at State of North Carolina?
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Join Our Team as a Lead Technician at the Burgaw Regional Laboratory!
Are you passionate about ensuring the quality and safety of North Carolina’s roads and bridges? Do you have a knack for precision, willingness to learn new skills, and a love for laboratory work? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About The Role
As the Regional Laboratory Lead Technician, you will play a crucial role in performing various tests on materials used in the construction of North Carolina’s roads and bridges. You will become proficient in testing soils, coarse and fine aggregates, aggregate base course, concrete, and other materials to ensure they meet NCDOT specifications. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, operating equipment, and working in a team environment to assess material quality and support construction operations.
Key Responsibilities
Management Prefers Applicants With The Following
This position requires a highly motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will have strong work-ethic standards with a technical background in engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel. Must have the ability to lift samples and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Wendy Wall 919-329-4000.
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Join Our Team as a Lead Technician at the Burgaw Regional Laboratory!
Are you passionate about ensuring the quality and safety of North Carolina’s roads and bridges? Do you have a knack for precision, willingness to learn new skills, and a love for laboratory work? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
About The Role
As the Regional Laboratory Lead Technician, you will play a crucial role in performing various tests on materials used in the construction of North Carolina’s roads and bridges. You will become proficient in testing soils, coarse and fine aggregates, aggregate base course, concrete, and other materials to ensure they meet NCDOT specifications. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, operating equipment, and working in a team environment to assess material quality and support construction operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and mentor lower-level lab technicians.
- Operating various pieces of laboratory equipment.
- Input test data into HiCAMS and maintain an in-house Microsoft Excel database.
- Assist in arranging daily work schedules for lab technicians at various testing stations.
- Maintain the laboratory equipment inventory list and ensure all equipment is in good working condition.
- Coordinate routine maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment.
- Perform the required routine calibration of testing equipment.
- Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient with standard Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating system.
- Organized and Multitasking Pro: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Dependability: Strong commitment to meeting deadlines by completing tasks on time.
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of the North Carolina Highway System.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Benefits: This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
Management Prefers Applicants With The Following
- Knowledge of techniques, practice, and testing procedures related to various materials
- Experience in the use of applicable software including Microsoft Office products, databases, and data analysis, including laboratory information systems or similar laboratory result entry systems
- Experience coordinating and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve a common goal.
- Experience in creating and maintaining routine records and reports.
- Experience safely handling laboratory equipment.
This position requires a highly motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will have strong work-ethic standards with a technical background in engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel. Must have the ability to lift samples and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Wendy Wall 919-329-4000.
It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
