Materials Lab Technician - Soils & Concrete Training

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Portland, OR seeks a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into test results within an AASHTO R18 quality system, with calibrated equipment and accountability.

You will perform standard tests, log samples, and ensure chain of custody, with training provided.

Pay is $25–$35/hour with daytime hours and overtime during busy seasons; occasional field sampling support; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accurate documentation are essential.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus but not required; training provided.
• Comfortable performing repetitive precision work with accuracy.

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 activities.

Skills

Careful hands

Clean documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Lab experience a plus

Repetitive precision work

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Portland, OR seeks a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into test results within an AASHTO R18 quality system, with calibrated equipment and accountability.

You will perform standard tests, log samples, and ensure chain of custody, with training provided.

Pay is $25–$35/hour with daytime hours and overtime during busy seasons; occasional field sampling support; equal opportunity employer.