Lab Technician - Charlottesville, United States - Schnabel Inc.

Schnabel Inc.

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Charlottesville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering.

Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are.

Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 500+ employees in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program.

As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Benefit options include:

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% companypaid)
Shortterm disability (100% companypaid)
Longterm disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profitsharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel We approach problems with creativity and innovation.

The Charlottesville, VA office of Schnabel Engineering is seeking an entry level Lab Technician to join our growing practice. This position also has a potential for field construction inspection duties (quality control) in our Construction Phase Services department.

Responsibilities:

Performing geotechnical lab testing procedures (classification and strength testing) in our Soils Laboratory
Conducting compressive strength testing in our Materials Laboratory.
Calculating and reporting of test results
Performing cleaning and maintenance in our Laboratory.
Field quality control of concrete and soil placement for commercial construction projects (Optional)

Required Skills/Experience:

Have interest in Engineering, Environmental or Science related field
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Positive attitude
Strong work ethic and a desire to learn
Willingness to work indoors and outdoors
Ability to routinely lift up to 40 pounds
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software

Other Requirements:

Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass a preemployment employment drug screening

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR c)