Job Opportunity - Laboratory Technician – Testing & Industrial Services Branch

Post Title - Laboratory Technician

Summary of Position:

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

• Receives, documents, monitors and conducts routine tests on all construction materials according to standard methods and established procedures
• Writes tests certificates and/or reports for tests conducted on samples of construction materials
• Prepares invoices or pro-forma for jobs completed
• Dispatches test reports or certificates where necessary
• Conducts inventory of laboratory supplies, tools and equipment and assist with the preparation of purchase requisitions including sourcing equipment suppliers and quotations
• Conducts visits to sites across the island to collect construction samples for testing, performing field test or conducting technical assessments
• General maintenance of laboratory environment & equipment
• Assists customers (walk-in or phone-in) with information or advice required
• Provides technical and administrative support to senior technical staff (engineers, team leader) in the development of standards for construction materials
• Provides technical and administrative support to senior technical staff (engineers, team leader) in the development of projects relevant to the department 
• Carries out any other duties assigned

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Diploma in Construction Engineering (or related field) or Associate Degree in Engineering 
•  Computer literate

Experience:

Two years experience in engineering or engineering laboratory environment, particularly in construction materials testing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Standards and Weights and Measures Act
• Working knowledge of maintenance systems, practices and procedures

• Basic knowledge of Project Development and Management
• Working knowledge of quality management systems
• Ability to meet stipulated deadline
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Analytical skills in laboratory and field testing 
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good team player skills
• Good customer service attitude