Laboratory Materials Technician: Precision Testing & Training

Construction Material Testing; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Idaho is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise numerical results for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength. You’ll work within an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment, ensuring accountability for every result.

You will perform standard ASTM tests, log samples, maintain records, and assist proficiency and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Prior lab/CMT experience is a plus, but we train.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136, and C39 testing
• Maintain calibration, standardization, and quality records
• Log samples and preserve chain of custody
• Break cylinders and report strength results the same day
• Support proficiency programs and accreditation assessments

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation habits

Mechanical aptitude

Lab experience a plus

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Idaho is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise numerical results for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength. You’ll work within an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment, ensuring accountability for every result.

You will perform standard ASTM tests, log samples, maintain records, and assist proficiency and accreditation activities.