Job Description – Senior Lab Technician

Project: Ujjain–Maksi Road Highway Project
Department: Quality Control (QA/QC)
Location: Ujjain–Maksi, Madhya Pradesh
Experience Required: 5–8 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.Sc. in Civil Engineering or relevant technical qualification.

Job Purpose

To conduct and supervise laboratory tests of construction materials, ensure quality compliance with project specifications, and maintain quality control standards throughout highway construction activities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

- Conduct laboratory tests on construction materials such as soil, aggregates, cement, bitumen, and concrete.
- Perform tests related to road construction, including:
- Soil – Sieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Proctor Test, CBR and Field Density Test.
- Aggregate – Sieve Analysis, Impact Value, Crushing Value, Flakiness and Elongation Index.
- Bitumen – Penetration, Ductility, Softening Point and Specific Gravity.
- Concrete – Slump Test, Cube Casting and Compressive Strength Test.
- Supervise routine testing of materials used in GSB, WMM, DBM, BC, embankment and pavement works.
- Ensure all testing is carried out as per relevant IS, MoRTH and project specifications.
- Maintain laboratory records, test registers, test reports and material quality documentation.
- Monitor the calibration and maintenance of laboratory testing equipment.
- Coordinate with the QA/QC Engineer, Site Engineer and Project Manager regarding material quality issues.
- Identify non-conforming materials and immediately report quality deviations to the concerned team.
- Ensure proper sampling,



testing and approval of construction materials before use.
- Guide and supervise junior laboratory technicians and laboratory staff.
- Maintain proper housekeeping, safety and discipline within the site laboratory.

Key Skills Required

- Strong knowledge of highway construction material testing.
- Practical experience in soil, aggregate, bitumen and concrete testing.
- Knowledge of MoRTH specifications and relevant IS codes.
- Ability to operate laboratory testing equipment independently.
- Knowledge of CBR, Marshall Stability, Proctor and Field Density Tests.
- Preparation of laboratory test reports and quality documentation.
- Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and material inspection.
- Team handling and coordination skills.
- Basic computer knowledge, especially MS Excel.

Experience & Qualification Required

- Experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience in highway / road construction projects.
- Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering / B.Sc. or equivalent technical qualification.
- Candidates with experience in NHAI / NHIDCL / highway infrastructure projects will be preferred.
- Must have hands-on experience in handling an independent site laboratory.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Should be capable of independently managing day-to-day laboratory operations.
- Must have practical knowledge of all major highway material testing procedures.
- Should be able to supervise laboratory staff and maintain accurate test records.
- Willingness to work at the Ujjain–Maksi Road Highway Project site.

Advantages:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ujjain Bined Mills, Madhya Pradesh 456001

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