Laboratory Technician (Laborant)

About the Role

IC İçtaş Construction brings more than five decades of experience across major local and international infrastructure projects. Its portfolio includes airports, ports, marinas, highways, bridges, high-speed rail, large-scale power facilities, and tourism developments. The company is hiring a meticulous Laboratory Technician (Laborant) to support quality assurance and testing work for a road and infrastructure project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar technical discipline from a recognized institution.
• At least 20 years of background in quality control for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years of direct experience working in construction site laboratories, with material testing and lab supervision responsibilities.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid knowledge of construction material testing, laboratory methods, and quality requirements.
• Ability to oversee lab staff, manage testing timelines, and handle reporting tasks.
• A careful, structured, and disciplined approach to maintaining accurate results, compliance, and records.
• Working knowledge of MS Office for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine laboratory and field tests on soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt according to project specifications and standards such as AASHTO and ASTM.
• Take planned samples from site materials and fresh concrete/asphalt to ensure testing reflects actual conditions for quality control.
• Enter, calculate, and maintain test records accurately in standard formats so logs remain current and ready for audit review.
• Keep laboratory equipment clean, serviced, and ready for use, and support scheduled calibration of testing tools and measuring devices.
• Alert the QA/QC Manager right away when test outcomes do not meet required limits or specifications.
• Label, store, and track samples properly, including concrete cylinders and cubes, so curing and testing timelines are followed correctly.
• Work with site engineers and batching plant teams to coordinate testing with the project’s daily construction progress.
• Maintain an orderly and safe laboratory space, following site safety rules and proper procedures for chemicals and heavy equipment.
• Support the preparation of daily and weekly quality reports and related compliance documentation.

Additional Information

This role is for a road and infrastructure project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position is full-time and site-based.