Soil Laboratory Lead or Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced laboratory professional to join our St. Louis team. This position may be filled as a Soil Laboratory Lead or Soil Laboratory Supervisor depending on the selected candidate's experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated supervisory capabilities.

What You Will Do

Perform and oversee geotechnical soils laboratory testing, coordinate laboratory workflow and testing priorities, provide technical guidance and training to laboratory staff, and troubleshoot testing procedures, results, and equipment issues.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The selected candidate will be placed at the Soil Laboratory Lead or Soil Laboratory Supervisor level based on relevant experience, technical qualifications, demonstrated leadership or supervisory capabilities, and the responsibilities assigned to the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Geology, engineering technology, physical science, or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant geotechnical soils, construction materials, or laboratory testing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience performing geotechnical soils laboratory testing.
• Strong knowledge of applicable testing procedures, standards, equipment, and laboratory quality practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to train and provide technical guidance to others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and applicable laboratory software.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support project and office needs.
• Applicable industry certifications are preferred.
• Ability to perform hands-on laboratory work, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Ability to work in laboratory and, as needed, field environments.
• Ability to travel by vehicle or air to other offices and project locations as needed.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
• Paid volunteer day
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking