Precision Materials Lab Technician – Soils & Concrete Testing

Construction Material Testing; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking laboratory technicians to turn field samples into numerical data with precision. Work within an AASHTO R18 quality system and calibrate equipment to ensure every result is traceable and accurate.

You will perform standard tests, log samples, break cylinders, and participate in proficiency programs. Training is provided, with a focus on soils and concrete bench work, and opportunities for growth within the lab.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits are essential.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, but training is provided.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work and doing things right, every time.

Responsibilities

• Perform ASTM testing (D698, D1557, D2216, D4318, C136, C39).
• Maintain calibration, standardization, and quality records.
• Log samples and preserve chain of custody
• Break cylinders and report strength results the same day
• Support proficiency programs and accreditation assessments

Skills

Careful hands

Documentation habits

Mechanical aptitude

Repetitive precision work

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking laboratory technicians to turn field samples into numerical data with precision. Work within an AASHTO R18 quality system and calibrate equipment to ensure every result is traceable and accurate.

You will perform standard tests, log samples, break cylinders, and participate in proficiency programs. Training is provided, with a focus on soils and concrete bench work, and opportunities for growth within the lab.