Laboratory Technician - 17310

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

At WSP, we thrive on challenges.  WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the desire to learn?  The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?  Do you have a desire to help protect the environment and contribute to helping society?

This Opportunity

WSP USA Inc. is now offering a great opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our Norcross (Atlanta), GA operations. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in our engineering Construction Materials Testing Laboratory.  

Your Impact

• Performing laboratory tests on geosynthetics (plastics), geotechnical (soils, aggregates, & rock), and concrete in accordance with ASTM & AASHTO standards;
• Shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage, and disposal of samples; and
• Cleaning, maintaining, repairing and calibration of laboratory testing equipment;
• Staying abreast of advancing technologies, methods, and research & development.
• Participating in training activities, mentoring, and transferring knowledge to other employees.
• Assisting with laboratory data entry and checking calculations.
• Responding to the needs of several staff members at once, interact with all levels of staff and prioritize multiple tasks.    

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• The ability to work overtime hours (including evenings and weekends).
• Basic mechanical aptitude:  Repairing and maintaining laboratory testing equipment.  
• Lifting of heavy (i.e., 25 to 75 lbs.) containers (buckets, boxes, tubes, etc.) of various sizes.
• Attention to details.
• Safety oriented.
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, shows initiative, and flexible.
• Excellent spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualification

• A college degree is preferred.  A Scientific degree and experience.
• Familiar with ASTM & AASHTO test methods.
• Experience in physical, mechanical, and materials testing (not chemical (analytical) or biological testing).
• Strong organizational skills, possess problem solving abilities, keen mathematical, and analytical aptitude.   The ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe.

**There is no relocation funding associated with this opening.  Local applicants will receive primary consideration. **

WSP USA Inc. is a drug free employer and undertakes drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law and pursuant to its Drug Free Workplace Policy.    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

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