Lab Technician I-Tampa, FL

Company Overview: 

PRI Construction Materials Technologies, LLC (Certerra PRI-CMT) is an independent, accredited testing laboratory dedicated to the construction materials industry; we are recognized as both an ISO/IEC Standard 17025 testing laboratory and an ISO/IEC Standard 17020 inspection agency by the International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS).

Our objective is simple, to provide the finest in testing, inspection, and litigation support services for our clients. Our services are backed by our state-of-the-art equipped facility, dedicated staff, and deep industry expertise. Our expertise encompasses the entire building envelope, including roof coverings, water-resistive barriers, air barriers, exterior sidings, fenestration openings, insulations & radiant barriers, ventilation systems, coatings & adhesives, and more.

In this position, you will join a team of laboratory technicians and your primary responsibility will be to complete assigned product testing. Assignments will range from benchtop physical property testing (e.g. universal tester, water vapor transmission, radiative properties, etc.) to laboratory scale mock-up performance testing (e.g. 12’ x 24’ roof assemblies for fire resistance, wind uplift resistance, 8’ x 8’ wall assemblies for water resistance performance, 4’ x 4’ floor assemblies for failure load performance, etc.). Additional responsibilities will include maintenance and calibration of test instruments, equipment, and apparatuses; interaction with clients that are on-site to witness testing; and several day-to-day administrative tasks.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Minimum: High School Diploma / GED
• Preferred: College Degree in Science, Engineering or Building Construction

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum: 1+ years of related experience (e.g. laboratory technician, construction worker, contractor, engineer, etc.)
• Preferred: 3+ years of related experience (e.g. laboratory technician, construction worker, contractor, engineer, etc.)
• Communication Skills: Minimum: Able to speak and write English fluently
• Computer Skills: Minimum: Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including MS Excel and MS Word.
• Physical Conditions: Minimum: Able to lift 50+ lbs and work in varying weather conditions, including Florida summer outside

If hired by Certerra PRI-CMT, you will join a growing business with a “can do" attitude. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including employer subsidized health/dental/life insurance, 401k retirement program with company match, and profit sharing.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such people will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.