WSP Hiring for PART-TIME LABORATORY TECHNICIAN at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all backgrounds. That’s why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Golder is now officially part of WSP, adding approximately 7,000 consultants and service providers across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa. Golder’s world class expertise within the Earth and Environmental sector and Mining industry will be added to WSP’s platform, creating new opportunities for employees and clients. Together we become the leading global environmental consulting firm, with approximately 14,000 environmental experts.

Golder is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Part-time Laboratory Technician for our Altanta,GA office. The lab is northeast of Atlanta, in Norcross, GA. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in our engineering Construction Materials Laboratory. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

This is a part-time, temporary, summer assignment with a projected end date of August/September 2022.

Your Impact

• Performing laboratory tests on geotechnical (soils, aggregates, & rock), geosynthetics (plastics), and concrete in accordance with ASTM & AASHTO standards
• Shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage, and disposal of samples
• Cleaning, maintaining, repairing and calibration of laboratory testing equipment
• Responding to the needs of several staff members at once, interact with all levels of staff and prioritize multiple tasks
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• No education is required
• The ability to work overtime hours (including evenings and weekends) as needed
• Lifting of heavy (i.e., 25 to 75 lbs.) containers (buckets, boxes, tubes, etc.) of various sizes
• Attention to details
• Safety oriented
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, shows initiative, and flexible

Preferred Qualifications

• Interested in STEM: Science (Physics), Technology, Engineering, or Math
• Experience in physical, mechanical, and materials testing (not chemical (analytical) or biological testing)
• Strong organizational skills, possess problem solving abilities, keen mathematical, and analytical aptitude
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment while maintaining strict quality standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel)

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: N/A – No travel required
• Job Status: Temporary
• Employee Type: Part
• Primary Location: ATLANTA – PEACHTREE RD
• All locations: US-GA-Atlanta

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.