Construction Materials Lab Technician — Hands-On Testing

SOCOTEC US; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

ACI certification support

Job summary

SOCOTEC US is seeking a hands-on Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician in Farmingdale, NY. You will handle, mix, test, and evaluate concrete, soil, asphalt, and masonry samples daily using standard lab methods.

You will work with compression machines, sieves, ovens, and other lab equipment, recording results and maintaining calibration. Training will be provided, with opportunities to pursue ACI certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with construction materials; full training provided.
• You will earn your ACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification within 6 months.
• Solid basic math skills.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Strong written and verbal communication to log and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Mix, mold, cure, and test samples using standard lab methods.
• Operate lab testing equipment (compression machines, sieves, ovens).
• Lift and move materials as part of daily testing.
• Record test results and report findings per ASTM standards.
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and equipment calibrated.
• Pitch in on field/construction materials testing support when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

ACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification (in progress)

Tools

Compression machines

Sieves

Ovens

Lab equipment calibration

Job description

SOCOTEC US is seeking a hands-on Construction Materials Testing Lab Technician in Farmingdale, NY. You will handle, mix, test, and evaluate concrete, soil, asphalt, and masonry samples daily using standard lab methods.

You will work with compression machines, sieves, ovens, and other lab equipment, recording results and maintaining calibration. Training will be provided, with opportunities to pursue ACI certification within six months.