Precision Materials Lab Tech – Soils & Concrete Testing

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into numerical data. You will perform standard tests, log results, maintain calibration, and ensure chain of custody in a documented quality system.

This role supports proficiency programs and accreditation audits in a lab setting serving the region. Work focuses on accuracy, repeatability, and timely reporting of results for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, and strength tests, with training provided for all

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Mechanical aptitude and accurate repeatable results.
• Willingness to learn and follow 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 on the same day.
• Support proficiency sample programs and accreditation assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into numerical data. You will perform standard tests, log results, maintain calibration, and ensure chain of custody in a documented quality system.

This role supports proficiency programs and accreditation audits in a lab setting serving the region. Work focuses on accuracy, repeatability, and timely reporting of results for Proctor curves, sieve analyses, and strength tests, with training provided for all