Website QLM
City and State
Gainesville, Florida
Job Summary
Quality Labor Management is seeking an intermediate-level Structural Materials Technician to support a state highway materials testing and quality assurance program within a Structural Materials Laboratory. This role involves logging and preparing samples, performing intermediate laboratory test procedures with minimal supervision, entering and analyzing test data in the appropriate system/database, and extracting results to produce detailed reports, correspondence, and routine communications with District and Contractor personnel. Applicants should be comfortable using engineering tools, instruments, and laboratory equipment (including computers/software), able to work independently and in a team environment, and able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. This is an on-site laboratory position. Remote work is not available. Relocation assistance is not offered.
Benefits
Benefits Offered: Medical Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Paid Time Off | 401k | Safety bucks program!
Pay Range
$17 per hour
General Responsibilities
- Log, track, and prepare material samples for testing in the laboratory
- Perform intermediate laboratory testing procedures with minimal supervision
- Enter, review, and analyze test results using the appropriate reporting software program or database
- Extract test data and prepare detailed reports, documentation, and correspondence
- Communicate testing status/results as needed with District and Contractor personnel
- Maintain lab readiness through proper upkeep, calibration, and verification of testing equipment
Specific Duties
- Log samples into MAC and prepare them for testing
- Perform intermediate testing of concrete materials
- Review test data, enter results into MAC, and prepare technical reports as needed
- Perform maintenance, calibration, and verification of laboratory testing equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow established lab procedures
- Ability to use computers and standard laboratory/engineering tools, instruments, and equipment
Required Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized, dependable, and highly motivated with strong attention to detail
- Experience with data entry and quality review
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively with others or independently to meet common goals
Preferred Skills
- Technical writing skills (clear documentation, reports, and correspondence)
- Basic mechanical/troubleshooting skills to address equipment issues
- Familiarity with materials testing data systems (e.g., MAC) (helpful but not required)
- Experience with concrete materials testing and/or lab QA practices (helpful but not required
Position Number
27103
Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
