Sr. Laboratory Assistant - Construction Builder

The Senior Laboratory Assistant Construction Builder supports daily laboratory operations in a fully onsite role at the Northbrook Laboratory. This position is highly hands-on and is performed in a construction focused laboratory environment that closely resembles an active job site. Responsibilities include managing workstations, equipment, samples, and test setups, as well as performing and supporting test operations.

A substantial portion of the role involves physical construction activities such as building blank roof decks, installing shingles on small roof assemblies, hot mopping spread decks, maintaining laboratory work areas, and dismantling and disposing of tested materials. The role requires consistent engagement in manual labor and the safe use of construction tools and materials.

Candidates should have prior experience in construction or skilled manual labor, with demonstrated proficiency using hand tools such as hammers and nail guns.

Experience with roofing systems and forklift operation is strongly preferred. Senior Laboratory Assistants are expected to progress toward independently conducting laboratory tests through on-the-job training.

+ + Support daily laboratory operations in a fully onsite, construction-oriented laboratory environment, including management of workstations, equipment, samples, and test setups.

+ + Perform hands-on construction activities such as building blank roof decks, installing shingles on small roof assemblies, and hot‑mopping spread decks.

+ + Maintain laboratory work areas, tools, and equipment, and assist with the breakdown and proper disposal of tested materials.

+ + Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively, including hammers and nail guns, in a setting that mirrors an active construction site.

+ + Apply prior to construction or manual labor experience to support testing operations, with opportunities to train and progress toward independently operating laboratory tests.

+ + Preferred experience includes roofing systems and forklift operation.

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+ Higher Secondary Education plus one to two years related experience preferred. 

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+ Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.

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+ Demonstrated ability to be innovative and creative.

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+ Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

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+ Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must.

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+ Ability to incorporate computer skills into day-to-day testing.

Total Rewards:
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $45,000 and $60,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary.

This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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