Laborant

IC İçtaş Construction is a global brand with over 50 years of experience in domestic and international projects. Since its establishment, the company has successfully completed numerous projects ranging from airports, ports, marinas, roads, and bridges to high-speed trains, high-capacity power plants, and tourism facilities.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Laboratory Technician (Laborant) to support quality control and testing activities for our road and infrastructure project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• 20+ years of experience in quality control within construction and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience in construction site laboratories, including material testing and laboratory supervision.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).
• Strong understanding of construction materials testing, laboratory procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability to manage laboratory personnel, testing schedules, and reporting activities.
• Detail-oriented and disciplined approach to ensuring test accuracy, compliance, and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite for reporting and record-keeping purposes.

Responsibilities

• Material Testing: Perform routine laboratory and field tests on soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in strict accordance with project specifications and international standards (AASHTO, ASTM, etc.).
• Sampling: Conduct systematic on-site sampling of raw materials and fresh concrete/asphalt to ensure representative testing for quality control.
• Data Recording: Accurately record, calculate, and document all test data in standardized formats, ensuring that all laboratory logs are up-to-date and audit-ready.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and assist in the periodic calibration of laboratory testing equipment and sensitive measuring instruments.
• Non-Conformity Reporting: Immediately notify QA/QC Manager of any test results that fall outside the required specifications or tolerances.
• Sample Management: Properly label, store, and track the shelf-life of samples (e.g., concrete cylinders/cubes) to ensure accurate curing and timely testing.
• Site Coordination: Coordinate with site engineers and batching plants to align testing schedules with the daily construction progress.
• Health & Safety: Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, strictly adhering to site safety protocols and the proper handling of chemical reagents or heavy equipment.
• Documentation Support: Assist in preparing daily and weekly quality reports to support project accountability and compliance certificates.