Lab Technician - Construction Testing

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

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC's combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth. SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

Roll up your sleeves for this is a hands-on, on-your-feet role, not a desk job. We're looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Construction Materials Testing Lab, where you'll spend your days with dust on your gloves, mud on your boots, and the gritty texture of soil, concrete, and asphalt samples in your hands. No two days look the same: one day you're mixing and molding concrete cylinders, the next you're breaking soil samples or running masonry tests, always in accordance with applicable testing standards and methods.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stay on your feet in a hands-on lab environment working with soil, concrete, and other construction materials.
• High school diploma or higher degree.
• 2 years of lab experience or relevant certifications/degree.
• Technical/engineering background or knowledge, with the ability to obtain ACI Lab Concrete Testing Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• ACI Lab Concrete Testing Certification
• OSHA 10

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Hourly Rate: $24-$28/hr

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.