Research Services Laboratory Technician

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time .

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Summary

The Research Services Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing the technical service needs of Vulcan Materials' National Research Laboratory. This includes concrete trial batching and testing in both the laboratory and the field. The Technician will also be responsible for performing the maintenance duties of the National Research Laboratory in San Jose, CA. The Technician should already have or put in the effort during employment to obtain a basic understanding of concrete constituents, chemical admixtures, concrete ready mix operations, customer service skills, and note-taking skills for data collection.

This position requires both work at a computer and a hands-on, team-based approach. The Technician must work outdoors at times in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures. They will periodically collect samples of 200-500 lb of material at the plant by hand shoveling or other mechanical means. The Technician will report directly to the National Research Laboratory Manager and may have task delegated from the National Research Lab Lead Technician.

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What You’ll Like About Us

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Salary Range: the base salary range for this role is between $45,000 to $70,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job

Quality Control

Primary Location

California-San Jose

Organization

GM - CENTRAL CAL

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Mar 4, 2025, 11:41:56 AM

Minimum Salary

45,000.00

Maximum Salary

70,000.00