Construction Materials Laboratory Technician
Home Innovation Research Labs seeks a well-organized self-starter to work in our materials and structures lab. Projects include product certification and conducting testing in accordance with construction codes and standards. This is a technical hands-on position that requires physical labor to set-up and perform tests on a variety of building products and components.
This is an entry-level position and an excellent opportunity for on-the-job training as well as career growth. The candidate must be capable of working independently in a multitasking environment. Work assignments are directed and varied but limited in scope and complexity.
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of laboratory or construction experience.
- High School Grad required, AA degree in math, science or technology preferred.
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand standard test methods
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, bend, or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work overtime when required
- Familiarity with basic shop equipment and various hand tools
- Forklift Operator certification preferred but not required
Responsibilities:
- Conduct tests to evaluate existing and new building products
- Utilize basic carpentry skills to construct a variety of assemblies for testing.
- Prepare test samples and set up tests
- Record data and provide observations detailing test results
- Materials receiving and shipping, including operating a forklift, unloading trucks, inspecting incoming material, entering receivables into a log
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Home Innovation is an accredited third-party test lab, inspection agency, and certification agency with 60 years of experience servicing all segments of the home building industry. With an integrated suite of services from market research to product testing and certification, we are uniquely positioned to help our clients achieve financial success when introducing new housing products and technologies.
Join Our Team and help find a home for innovation!
Located just outside Washington DC and Annapolis, MD Home Innovation offers competitive salaries, a generous 401(K) plan, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, paid vacation and personal leave, in-house gym, flexible work hours, AND a peak into the future of new technologies that will be in our homes!
Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@HomeInnovation.com and reference job code #24-01 DS.
Home Innovation Research Labs is an equal opportunity employer and will employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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