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Laboratory Coordinator-March 2024
Midvale
Mar 17, 2025
About Laboratory Coordinator

  26531BR

  Service Line:

  Geotechnical

  Office Name:

  Salt Lake City

  Job Description:

  General Responsibilities:

  Responsible for coordinating or managing the activities of a Geotechnical materials laboratory (testing includes materials such as soils, aggregates, rock cores, and asphalt cores). This includes ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and consistent with company quality protocols, project requirements, and in a timely manner. Oversee or coordinate the training and utilization of laboratory staff. Communicate and coordinate with the geotechnical department about the status of laboratory testing. Oversee or coordinate the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment.

  Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

  Ensures that the testing services are accomplished consistent with Terracon’s quality protocol and in an orderly and efficient manner.

  Assists the Department Manager to ensure that laboratory personnel are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to ensure their personal safety in the office and laboratory.

  Coordinates the geotechnical laboratory activities to ensure that the work is executed on time and in accordance with the client and project requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards

  Ensures that laboratory processes and personnel adhere to the requirements of the company Quality program and the Construction Materials Quality Management System (QMS).

  Assists the Department Manager with overseeing calibration and maintenance of the laboratory equipment within both the materials laboratory and geotechnical laboratory.

  Ensures the proper organization and appearance of the laboratory area for which he/she is responsible, including keeping the area and equipment clean and uncluttered, geotechnical testing paperwork organized, and soil samples neatly stored and kept.

  Coordinates the inter-departmental and inter-office activities of laboratory personnel with joint company efforts where necessary.

  Performs geotechnical related laboratory testing including but not limited to: Direct shears, Consolidations, Gradations, 200 washes, Atterbergs (Liquid Limits, Plastic Limits, and Plasticity Index), Unit Weights, Water Content, Proctors, and CBRs (California Bearing Ratio), as well as construction related laboratory testing as needed.

  Performs the preparation and ensured delivery of assigned laboratory soil samples to designated subcontracted laboratories or internal Terracon offices for testing.

  Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

  Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

  Requirements:

  High school diploma or equivalent.

  Minimum 1 year experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials.

  Certification by qualified national, regional or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification is required in areas such as concrete, aggregates, soil and rock, or road and paving materials.

  Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

  Exemption:

  Non-exempt

  Requisition ID:

  26531BR

  Posting Title:

  Geotechnical Laboratory Coordinator

  Employment Type:

  Regular, Full Time

  City, State (Office Location):

  Midvale, UT

  About Terracon:

  Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

  Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

  EEO Statement:

  Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

  Job Category:

  Technician/Inspector

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