Binder Laboratory Technician

This Opportunity

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Binder Laboratory Technician to join our Phoenix, AZ team for an individual who is seeking to start a career. This individual will receive and test asphalt binder samples following a variety of standard procedures. Will work under the guidance of experienced staff and be trained. We offer a variety of testing procedures on various samples from across the US. Our ideal candidate is willing to learn, flexible and has great attention to detail.

Are you looking to work with an established engineering firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply to join our team of friendly, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Your Impact

• Conduct tests and investigations in the laboratory and/or field to obtain data for use by engineering and technical personnel in determining physical properties of bituminous materials

• Perform laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures, processes and standards

• Use specialized equipment including computer automated equipment to prepare analyses, reports, and / or technical drawings

• Clean working areas in the laboratory

• Enter data and use spreadsheet to communicate results

• Confers with senior staff on test results

• Set up, maintain and calibrate equipment

• Will use basic mathematical equations to calculate test results

• Requires some lifting and carrying

• Work around hot bituminous materials

• Work in a safe manner according to company policies, procedures, and laboratory practices

Who You Are

Qualifications

• Degree not needed

• Ability to use laboratory test equipment in an effective and safe manner

• Ability to understand procedural manuals and execute work orders

• Ability to prepare reports and documentation

• Attention to detail

• Ability to follow directions

• General math skills required

• May require the ability to lift and carry bituminous and other samples up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work independently

• Must background check.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.