Laboratory Technician Job at Colas, Cincinnati, OH

  • Colas
  • Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Colas Solutions is the laboratory and consulting services arm of Colas USA based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Colas Solutions covers the entire scope of road construction from material selection and manufacturing to paving and maintenance. Through a partnership with the Colas USA Family of Companies, which operates throughout the United States from New York to Alaska, Colas Solutions is focused on helping the road builders of North America build with the highest possible quality and efficiency. To learn more about Colas Solutions visit

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit

Job Summary

The Quality Lab Technician performs laboratory testing of asphalt, asphalt emulsions, and related construction materials to verify conformance with specifications and project requirements. The role supports production terminals by providing timely, accurate test results, maintaining equipment and records, and collaborating with manufacturing plants to drive quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Testing
* Perform timely receipt of samples from our Clients production facilities and run standardized tests in accordance to Aashto test specifications and report to client facilities.

Education
  • High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical schooling preferred. Relevant experience in construction materials testing may substitute for formal education.
Qualifications

* Strong attention to detail and consistency in following standardized test methods.
* Sound judgment and resourcefulness in troubleshooting and reporting.
* Effective communication with lab, plant, paving crews, inspectors, and management.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet production-driven timelines.
* Team-oriented mindset and positive attitude in fast-paced environments.

* Frequent standing and walking on concrete floors; repetitive lifting and carrying of samples and equipment up to 50 lbs multiple times per day.
* Work in a climate-controlled lab and outdoors at plants and job sites on uneven surfaces; exposure to heat, cold, dust, odors, and hot materials.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends during peak paving season; occasional travel between plants and projects.
* Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles as required.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience with testing liquid asphalt products to Aashto M-320 and M-322 requirements.
  • Experience in testing asphalt emulsions to Aashto test standards.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO 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 toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift

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