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Virginia Department of Transportation

Engineer Technician Research Lab Wage

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Charlottesville, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 17 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Research Technician provides technical support to a research program or project. Responsibilities typically include preparing laboratory materials, operating scientific equipment, performing experiments, collecting and recording data, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles typically have training in laboratory techniques and may hold relevant degrees or certifications to applicable fields.

$56,024 / year median in Virginia

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Job Description

Assist the lab manager and other lab technicians in conducting experiments in the laboratories and field. Daily operations include preparations required for testing, conducting experiments, data collection and reporting, equipment maintenance and facility clean up.

How you will contribute:

Compute and Summarize Data:

Compute, analyze and evaluate test results. Summarize data and results. Report findings and appropriate documentation to Lab Managers and Scientists.

Conduct Tests:

Perform laboratory and field tests according to instructions from Lab Managers and Research Scientists and established engineering standards. Collect, prepare, and test samples.

Maintain Laboratory and Equipment:

Set up appropriate equipment and operate laboratory. Keep laboratory clean, organized and in compliance with safety standards. Keep equipment clean and in good repair. Notify the manager about equipment issues and needed supplies.

What will make you successful:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to use power and hand tools. Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software are required, especially Word & Excel. Skill in the use of calculators, computers, and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to schedule, organize, and conduct laboratory tests. Knowledge of basic mathematics and simple statistical calculations. Knowledge of testing materials. Skill in the maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment. Skill in the preparation of test specimens, as well as in the use of laboratory and field-testing procedures and equipment. Valid Driver's License.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering Technology, or related field desired. ACI Concrete Field-Testing Certification desired. ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification desired. Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this

Position:

Competency Model Physical Requirements Physical Requirements VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct. VDOT Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct