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Laboratory Technician

Colas Inc.
Franklin, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Subsidiary : Pennsylvania

IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within the Pennsylvania Division, a Colas USA subsidiary. IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and applying new technology. IA is a family first focused company with an outstanding culture of safety for employees and their loved ones. To learn more about IA Construction visit www.iaconstruction.com / .

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, excellent benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We prioritize safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. We strive to grow our infrastructure products and services by engaging and developing employees, encouraging innovation, using new technology, and optimizing vertical integration. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

IA Construction, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com .

Job Summary

IA Construction has an opening for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at our Franklin Asphalt Plant.

Main Responsibilities

  • Responsible for efficient bituminous asphalt testing, asphalt content and gradation, maximum theoretical density of mix and specific gravity of compacted mix.
  • Be engaged and aware in safety and actively participate in Daily Safety Huddles
  • Aggregate material testing, sampling, absorption, LA Abrasion, specifications, un-compacted voids, Sodium / Magnesium Loss, crush counts
  • Inventory products, QC sampling, schedules, specifications, testing, gradations, and crush gravity of compacted mix efficiently
  • Bituminous mix design development, complete overview of Pennsylvania design processes for HMC and WMA as per job specifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience
  • Skills

  • Computer, fax, printer, and copier experience
  • Ability to build professional relationships with coworkers, management, and customers
  • Safety Conscience and safety oriented
  • Some mechanical and maintenance skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to understand several types of software programs
  • Comprehend ASTM and AASHTO standards and procedures
  • Physical Requirements

  • May require walking, standing or sitting for periods of time
  • Able to perform tasks in various weather conditions
  • Ability to work various shifts
  • Lifting and carry of various items is required
  • Company Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost
  • Company paid short term disability and optional long term disability at employee cost
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Annual 2% company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Various employee discounts
  • Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to :

  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
  • complete any part of the application process
  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
  • Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .

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