Precision Lab Technician: Soils & Concrete Testing

Construction Material Testing; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in West Fargo, ND is seeking a Laboratory Technician to turn field samples into the numbers the projects rely on. You will work inside a documented AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and real accountability for every result.

You will perform ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136 and C39 testing, maintain calibration and records, log samples, and break cylinders for strength results the same day.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and mechanical aptitude are essential.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus but not required—training is provided.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail are needed.

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 sample programs and accreditation assessments.

Skills

Careful hands

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation habits

Job description

Construction Material Testing in West Fargo, ND is seeking a Laboratory Technician to turn field samples into the numbers the projects rely on. You will work inside a documented AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and real accountability for every result.

You will perform ASTM D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136 and C39 testing, maintain calibration and records, log samples, and break cylinders for strength results the same day.