Materials Lab Technician — Precision Testing & Training Path

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into accurate test results for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength. Work under documented quality systems and with calibrated equipment.

You will perform standard ASTM tests, log samples, maintain chain of custody, and support proficiency programs while training on-site.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and precise work habits required.
• Clean documentation habits essential for quality records.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with repetitive precision work are important.

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 habits

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into accurate test results for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, Atterberg limits, moisture contents, and compressive strength. Work under documented quality systems and with calibrated equipment.

You will perform standard ASTM tests, log samples, maintain chain of custody, and support proficiency programs while training on-site.