Construction Materials Lab Technician - Hands-On, Field-Ready

SOCOTEC US; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Construction Materials Testing Lab. This hands-on role will involve working with soil, concrete, and asphalt samples, performing standard laboratory tests, and reporting results.

You will handle molding, curing, and breaking samples, maintain equipment, and support the supervisor with various duties. A strong math background and OSHA/ACI-certification potential within six months help ensure success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• 2 years of lab experience or relevant certifications/degree.
• Technical/engineering background with ability to obtain ACI Lab Certification within 6 months.
• Strong math and communication skills.
• Preferred: ACI Lab Concrete Testing Certification, OSHA 10.

Responsibilities

• Mix, mold, cure, and break samples of concrete, soil, asphalt, masonry, and other construction materials, running standardized laboratory tests per ASTM and other applicable methods.
• Record and report test results accurately, meeting ASTM and other standardized reporting requirements.
• Keep lab equipment clean, calibrated, and in top working order through routine maintenance and verification checks.
• Pitch in on other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lab testing

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

SOCOTEC US is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Construction Materials Testing Lab. This hands-on role will involve working with soil, concrete, and asphalt samples, performing standard laboratory tests, and reporting results.

You will handle molding, curing, and breaking samples, maintain equipment, and support the supervisor with various duties. A strong math background and OSHA/ACI-certification potential within six months help ensure success.