Lab Technician: Building Product Testing & Analysis

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03:01:000:01 Regional Support Gen Full Time Technical McKeesport, PA, McKeesport, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Certerra is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our laboratory construction materials testing team. This is a hands-on position supporting engineers with the setup, execution, monitoring, and documentation of tests for building products and construction systems.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical, construction, manufacturing, or laboratory background, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing technical skills in engineering and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with laboratory testing of building products and construction components.

• Set up and prepare test specimens, fixtures, instrumentation, and equipment.

• Perform testing in accordance with ASTM, UL, Miami-Dade, Florida, and other applicable standards.

• Operate and monitor mechanical, pressure, vacuum, environmental, and other test equipment.

• Install, assemble, modify, and disassemble test specimens and fixtures.

• Use hand and power tools to prepare specimens and test setups.

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move test specimens, materials, and equipment.

• Install and monitor instrumentation, including load cells, pressure sensors, thermocouples, displacement gauges, and data acquisition equipment.

• Collect, record, and review test data for accuracy.

• Perform basic calculations and assist with data reduction.

• Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and test setups.

• Assist engineers in evaluating test results and identifying failures or unusual conditions.

• Prepare photographs, measurements, test notes, and other documentation required for test reports.

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as directed.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory.

• Assist with equipment maintenance, fabrication, and improvements to laboratory test setups.

• Travel to customer facilities or job sites when required.

• Perform other laboratory and technical support duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology, mechanical technology, construction technology, or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent hands-on experience in construction, manufacturing, mechanical work, laboratory testing, or a related field will be considered.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.

• Comfortable using hand and power tools.

• Basic understanding of measurements, forces, pressures, and mechanical systems.

• Forklift experience preferred.

• Overhead crane experience preferred.

• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on laboratory position. The employee must be able to:

• Lift and move materials, test specimens, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work around test equipment for extended periods.

• Safely operate hand and power tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

• Work around large construction components, mechanical equipment, Work in varying temperature conditions, including hot and cold environments, pressure/vacuum systems, and other laboratory hazards while…