Precision Materials Lab Tech — Soils & Concrete Testing

Construction Material Testing; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory technician to turn field samples into numbers through tests like Proctor curves, sieve analyses, and compressive strength breaks. You will operate under an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and strict accountability for each result.

Your week includes logging samples, breaking cylinders, and reporting results promptly to support project timelines, with training provided if you are new to lab work.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits are essential.
• Mechanical aptitude helps with precision testing and handling equipment.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus but training is provided.

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 habit

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory technician to turn field samples into numbers through tests like Proctor curves, sieve analyses, and compressive strength breaks. You will operate under an AASHTO R18 quality system with calibrated equipment and strict accountability for each result.

Your week includes logging samples, breaking cylinders, and reporting results promptly to support project timelines, with training provided if you are new to lab work.