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Genex Systems, LLC Chemistry Laboratory Technician in McLean, Virginia

Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Full-Time in McLean, VA - IML

Genex Systems is looking for Chemistry Laboratory Technician to support the Chemistry Laboratory at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA.

Position Duties:

  • Assist Research Chemist in conducting standard and specialized testing on concrete, asphalt, and other highway materials.

  • Sample preparation involving, but not limited to

  • Preparing sample test tubes for testing according to AASHTO TP 144 and AASHTO T 416

  • Preparing samples for XRD, XRF and ICP analysis

  • Preparation of SEM samples, including sectioning concrete/mortar specimens and performing epoxy impregnation

  • Crushing and sieving aggregates

  • Calibration of instruments, including preparation of calibration standards

  • Data collection using analytical techniques such as ICP, TGA, PSD

  • Maintain the laboratory in a clean and safe condition.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in chemistry or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of standard wet chemistry laboratory techniques.

  • Familiarity with ICP analysis is desired.

  • Ability to perform physical work such as moving heavy gas cylinders.

  • Basic computer skills (word processing and spreadsheets) for purposes of

data compilation.

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