Geotechnical Testing Technician

Accentuate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Geotechnical Testing Technician in Durham, North Carolina. This direct hire position involves conducting laboratory and field testing on materials like soil and concrete, supporting Research & Development initiatives. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently. The role requires travel for field testing and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• General mechanical and/or electronic aptitude.
• Prior experience with laboratory or field testing preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate scientific records and follow established procedures with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision in both lab and field environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; solid math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 56 lbs and perform physical field work.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field testing on construction materials.
• Prepare samples for testing and document procedures.
• Collect and analyze test data while maintaining records.
• Support development and validation of ASTM standards, inter-laboratory studies (ILS), and construction materials research.
• Assist with testing of prototype equipment, collecting field data and providing feedback to improve new and existing products.
• Manage inventory of parts, supplies, and finished goods related to testing activities.
• Travel to remote sites for field testing as required (up to one week at a time) and work weekends or extended hours when needed.
• Follow all laboratory, field, and safety procedures, including working at heights when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is partnering with a well-established engineering and testing solutions company who is hiring a Geotechnical Testing Technician to support their Research & Development team. This is a direct hire opportunity, offering competitive pay and benefits, working onsite with regular field testing and travel. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and self-motivated, with experience (or strong interest) in laboratory and field testing of construction materials and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct laboratory and field testing on construction materials including soil, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and masonry to support R&D initiatives.
2. Prepare samples for laboratory testing and ensure accurate setup, execution, and documentation of test procedures.
3. Collect, record, and analyze test data while maintaining complete and accurate laboratory records in accordance with quality and safety standards.
4. Support development and validation of ASTM standards, inter-laboratory studies (ILS), and construction materials research.
5. Assist with testing of prototype equipment, collecting field data and providing feedback to improve new and existing products.
6. Manage inventory of parts, supplies, and finished goods related to testing activities.
7. Travel to remote sites for field testing as required (up to one week at a time) and work weekends or extended hours when needed.
8. Follow all laboratory, field, and safety procedures, including working at heights when required.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree preferred.
2. General mechanical and/or electronic aptitude; experience operating testing equipment or sensors is a plus.
3. Prior experience with sample preparation, laboratory testing, or field testing preferred.
4. Ability to maintain accurate scientific records and follow established procedures with attention to detail.
5. Comfortable working independently with limited supervision in both lab and field environments.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external customers.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; solid math and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 56 lbs and perform physical field work.
9. Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record required.