Precision Lab Technician – Soils & Concrete QA

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a laboratory technician to convert field samples into precise numerical results under a documented AASHTO R18 quality system.

You will perform standard soil and concrete tests, log data, and maintain calibration and chain-of-custody records. Training is provided on methods, with opportunities to advance toward supervisory roles within a reputable materials testing lab.

Qualifications

• Careful hands, clean documentation habits, mechanical aptitude.
• Prior lab or CMT experience a plus, not required — we train.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work done right every time.

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

Lab training available

Repetitive precision work

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a laboratory technician to convert field samples into precise numerical results under a documented AASHTO R18 quality system.

You will perform standard soil and concrete tests, log data, and maintain calibration and chain-of-custody records. Training is provided on methods, with opportunities to advance toward supervisory roles within a reputable materials testing lab.