Materials Lab Technician: Training & Growth Path

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Auburn, ME is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into reliable data under strict quality controls. You’ll perform routine ASTM testing, maintain calibration records, and log samples with strict chain-of-custody practices.

You will work in a documented AASHTO R18 quality system, break cylinders, report results, and support proficiency programs.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Mechanical aptitude; prior lab or CMT experience a plus but not required — training provided.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work and adhering to procedures.

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

Documentation habits

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Calibrated equipment

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Auburn, ME is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into reliable data under strict quality controls. You’ll perform routine ASTM testing, maintain calibration records, and log samples with strict chain-of-custody practices.

You will work in a documented AASHTO R18 quality system, break cylinders, report results, and support proficiency programs.