TRI Environmental-California (Precision Geosynthetic Laboratories, a division of Texas Research International) is an independent, third-party laboratory providing specialized testing, research, and certification services across five continents. With over 88 years of collective experience, the company serves the geosynthetic, geotechnical, plastic pipe, protective glove, and technical textile industries.
Key responsibilities
Testing & Specimen Preparation
- Sample Receipt: Assist in the logging, labeling, and organization of incoming samples.
- Sample Preparation: Prepare incoming soil and geosynthetic material specimens for conformance or direct shear testing, including manual specimen cutting specimens and manual soil compaction.
- Test Execution: Set up and conduct physical and mechanical tests according to exact technical procedures, adjusting parameters like normal stress, shearing rates, and environmental conditions.
- Material Analysis: Perform routine quality control tests on incoming material samples, comparing live data against industry norms and standards to assist in interpreting results.
Equipment Operations & Maintenance
- Machinery Calibration: Set up, verify, and assist in calibrating universal testing and direct shear testing machines as well as other instrumentation, and control equipment.
- Routine Maintenance: Clean, service, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure high reliability and minimal operational downtime.
- Troubleshooting: Rapidly identify, diagnose, and resolve basic equipment malfunctions or software discrepancies that arise during testing.
Data Tracking, Compliance & Administration
- Data Recording: Maintain accurate and organized test records, lab reports, and data entries. Monitor and accurately log shear force, vertical displacement, and horizontal displacement at specified intervals throughout the testing process.
- Documentation & Reporting: Compile clear, concise records of test methods, observations, and final data outputs in Microsoft Excel.
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Maintain a highly organized workspace and strictly adhere to all company QA policies, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
- Team Collaboration: Assist the Laboratory or R&D Supervisor and project manager with shifting testing requirements, escalate data discrepancies immediately, and provide administrative support for lab supply procurement.
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