Laboratory Technician (Material)

Role:

Laboratory Technician (Material)

Job Description:

The role is responsible for carry out laboratory testing works such as testing of soil, aggregate, cement, concrete and asphalt as per the Testing Program and field in-situ testing in accordance with BS/BSEN/ASTM standards. Prepare test equipment calibrations at required frequencies. Working on site is required depending on the job requirement.

• Check the condition of the received samples, and reject improperly taken samples, or samples with incomplete information. Informs the Senior Laboratory Technician of any discrepancy of the samples.
• Perform the required Physical analysis as per the defined and approved standard methods.
• Performs routine quality control checks of data to ensure worksheets and reports are accurate.
• Maintain the integrity of lab instruments and testing equipment, inform the Senior Laboratory Technician of test related abnormalities.
• Calibrate Lab instruments according to calibration schedule as given in the Calibration status of the instruments and sends equipment that requires external calibration to a third party calibration agency.
• Checks expiration date of reagents and chemicals prior to performing the analysis.
• Assist Senior Laboratory Technician in ensuring proper inventory of lab accessories and PPE’s.
• Conduct field trips to collect samples when required. Perform on-site or in-situ testing when required.
• Adheres to the QA/QC practices of the laboratory.
• Follows Laboratory standard Safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping in his testing area and overall laboratory facilities.

Location:

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of laboratory testing
• Degree in Engineering, preferably in the area of Civil
• Basic awareness of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a quality assurance and/ or testing laboratory