Lab Technician

Colas Inc.
United States, Ohio, Middletown
Feb 12, 2025
Subsidiary: Colas Inc. Colas Solutions is the laboratory and consulting services arm of Colas USA based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Colas Solutions covers the entire scope of road construction from material selection and manufacturing to paving and maintenance. Through a partnership with the Colas USA Family of Companies, which operates throughout the United States from New York to Alaska, Colas Solutions is focused on helping the road builders of North America build with the highest possible quality and efficiency. To learn more about Colas Solutions visit www.colassolutions.com. Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. Job Summary Perform testing procedures under the supervision of the Supervisor. Main Responsibilities Perform laboratory testing procedures in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO testing standards Calculate and record test results obtained. Communicate tests results to the Product Development Manager and Laboratory Supervisor. Ensure equipment is calibrated and standardized according to schedule. Communicate with Laboratory Supervisor to maintain an adequate inventory of small equipment, chemicals, and other supplies needed in the laboratory. Keep current on all safety training and follow safe work practices diligently. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO Asphalt Binders and Emulsion tests methods and practices they have been trained for. Quality orientation and high attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees and the general public. Frequently need to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with arms and hands. Required to sit, stoop, kneel, or couch. Employee must safely move and/or lift up to 50 pounds. Education Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent science-orientated education. Co-op or internship Field Experience in an industrial environment. Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.