Geotechnical Lab Manager

JARBO

Geotechnical Lab Manager

Saint Louis, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Run CBR/Proctor tests, drive QC and inventory control with Growth Opportunities.

    Overview – Senior Soils Laboratory Technician (CBR/Proctor) - St. Louis

    • Lead soils/materials testing in a construction materials lab. Duties align with civil engineering technicians who test construction materials and document results.
    • Full-time. On-site in St. Louis, MO.
    • Hourly pay: $30-$40

    Key Responsibilities – Senior Soils Laboratory Technician (CBR/Proctor) - St. Louis

    • Perform CBR testing and standard/modified Proctor compaction per lab procedures.
    • Execute soils classification, moisture-density, and related index tests; maintain accurate test records.
    • Drive quality control of sample preparation, equipment checks, and data integrity.
    • Manage inventory: molds, reagents, consumables; reorder and track stock levels.
    • Oversee logistics: sample intake, labeling, chain-of-custody, and tracking through LIMS.
    • Calibrate and maintain lab equipment; escalate repairs per schedule.
    • Support reporting to project engineers; meet deadlines and budgets; uphold client satisfaction.
    • Mentor junior techs; act as lead on assigned work orders; safety-first culture.

    Qualifications – Senior Soils Laboratory Technician (CBR/Proctor) - St. Louis

    • 4+ years in a soils/materials testing lab.
    • Demonstrated experience with CBR and Proctor testing workflows.
    • Strong QC mindset; meticulous labeling, tracking, and documentation.
    • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook; basic LIMS familiarity.
    • Clear references attesting to technical rigor and reliability.

    Preferred Qualifications – Senior Soils Laboratory Technician (CBR/Proctor) - St. Louis

    • Prior lead or senior technician responsibilities; informal team coaching.
    • ACI Aggregate Level 1; Nuclear Gauge safety
    • Experience with cost tracking and scheduling in a lab environment.

    What We Offer – Senior Soils Laboratory Technician (CBR/Proctor) - St. Louis

    • Stable workload in an established construction materials lab.
    • Standard benefits package available; details provided at offer stage.


  • Compensation
    $62,000-$70,000 per year