Precision Materials Lab Technician

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise data. You will operate within an AASHTO R18 quality system, using calibrated equipment to produce reliable test results for projects in Ohio.

The role emphasizes accuracy, record-keeping, and adherence to documented procedures. Responsibilities include performing standard ASTM tests, maintaining calibration records, logging samples, and reporting strength results the same day.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits, with mechanical aptitude.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, but we train; willingness to learn on the job.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work performed accurately 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 the same day.
• Support proficiency sample programs and accreditation assessments.

Skills

Careful hands

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise data. You will operate within an AASHTO R18 quality system, using calibrated equipment to produce reliable test results for projects in Ohio.

The role emphasizes accuracy, record-keeping, and adherence to documented procedures. Responsibilities include performing standard ASTM tests, maintaining calibration records, logging samples, and reporting strength results the same day.