Materials Lab Technician: Soils & Concrete Testing

Construction Material Testing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 72,324,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking laboratory technicians to convert field samples into precise test results within a documented AASHTO R18 quality system. You will perform standard tests, log samples, and ensure chain of custody while maintaining calibration and quality records.

The role emphasizes repetitive precision work in a facility-based lab with potential occasional field sampling. Training, ample safety protocols, and opportunities to advance within soils and concrete benches are

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, not required—training provided.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work.

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 is seeking laboratory technicians to convert field samples into precise test results within a documented AASHTO R18 quality system. You will perform standard tests, log samples, and ensure chain of custody while maintaining calibration and quality records.

The role emphasizes repetitive precision work in a facility-based lab with potential occasional field sampling. Training, ample safety protocols, and opportunities to advance within soils and concrete benches are