Materials Testing Technician: Field & Lab Verification

Actalent; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt. You will observe, record results, and communicate findings to project managers and clients, preparing detailed written and digital reports.

Responsibilities include sample collection, testing, and ensuring quality data, with the opportunity to contribute to inspection workflows on construction sites. A high school diploma and 0–2+ years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and 0-2+ years of experience in materials testing.
• Preference for an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or geology.
• A clean driving record is mandatory for field travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials such as soils, concrete, and asphalt.
• Communicate results to project managers and clients while preparing detailed written and digital reports.

Skills

Concrete Testing

Soil Testing

Asphalt Testing

Nuclear Density Gauge

Construction Materials Testing

Sampling Analysis

Aggregate Testing

Field Inspection

Laboratory Testing

Technical Reporting

Equipment Maintenance

Scheduling and Dispatch

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Materials Testing Technician to perform field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt. You will observe, record results, and communicate findings to project managers and clients, preparing detailed written and digital reports.

Responsibilities include sample collection, testing, and ensuring quality data, with the opportunity to contribute to inspection workflows on construction sites. A high school diploma and 0–2+ years of related experience are expected.