Materials Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Growth

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise lab data within a documented AASHTO R18 quality system.

You will perform standard tests, maintain calibration records, and log samples, with training provided for the required methods and procedures. This role emphasizes accuracy, repeatability, and adherence to safety and quality protocols in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits are essential.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, but training is provided.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work and following procedures precisely.

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 on the same day.
• Support proficiency sample programs and accreditation assessments.

Skills

Careful hands

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation discipline

Repetitive precision work

Tools

Sieve shaker

Calibrated lab equipment

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise lab data within a documented AASHTO R18 quality system.

You will perform standard tests, maintain calibration records, and log samples, with training provided for the required methods and procedures. This role emphasizes accuracy, repeatability, and adherence to safety and quality protocols in a lab environment.