Materials Laboratory Specialist Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Materials Laboratory Specialist F&ME Consultants 211 Business Park Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203 F&ME Consultants, Inc. (FME) is a South Carolina owned and operated engineering firm established in 1980 with offices in Columbia, Beaufort, and Richburg, South Carolina. Since its inception, FME has been committed to providing innovative solutions for the many challenges faced by its clients. FME provides Geotechnical Engineering , Environmental Consulting , Materials Testing , and Construction Services to a diverse client base that includes municipalities, counties, state agencies, federal agencies, educational institutions, and commercial and private entities. FME offers its clients traits earned only through years of direct experience on projects involving a wide range of scopes, budgets, and unique challenges. FME’s professionals have established themselves as practical problem-solvers who provide the most economical and technically sound solutions possible. FME prides itself on accomplishing every job to the full satisfaction of its clients, no matter what challenges the assignments might present. FME is actively seeking a full-time Materials Laboratory Specialist for our Columbia office location. Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct testing on soils, aggregate, and concrete conforming to the appropriate standard test methods Perform testing in accordance with testing methods developed by agencies such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) Generate lab test reports Interface with clients Complete all required reports in a timely and accurate manner, interpreting, documenting, and storing the results Troubleshoot problems and review basic product specifications Inspect, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma Ability to demonstrate proficiency with operating a personal computer, construction material testing equipment, and to retain or gain training certifications as needed Capable of performing routine mathematical calculations Ability to routinely lift 40 to 50 lbs. Must possess a valid driver’s license Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test Ability to travel out-of-town overnight or longer as required

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person