Materials Lab Technician - Precision Testing & Training

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Houston, TX seeks laboratory technicians to convert field samples into dependable data. You will operate within an AASHTO-based quality system, using calibrated equipment with accountability for every result.

Responsibilities include performing standard ASTM tests, maintaining records, logging samples, and reporting strength results the same day. Training available; growth into supervision or field roles is possible.

Qualifications

• Careful hands, clean documentation habits, mechanical aptitude.
• Prior lab or CMT experience a plus, not required — we train.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work done right every time.

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 same day
• Support proficiency sample programs and accreditation assessments

Skills

Careful hands

Clean documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Lab experience a plus

Repetitive precision work

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Houston, TX seeks laboratory technicians to convert field samples into dependable data. You will operate within an AASHTO-based quality system, using calibrated equipment with accountability for every result.

Responsibilities include performing standard ASTM tests, maintaining records, logging samples, and reporting strength results the same day. Training available; growth into supervision or field roles is possible.