Precision Soils & Concrete Lab Technician

Construction Material Testing; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Lake Charles, LA to transform field samples into precise numbers under a documented AASHTO R18 quality system.

You will perform standard soil and concrete tests, maintain calibration and records, log samples, and report strength results the same day, with training available for all procedures and certifications pursued as you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Must have careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform repetitive precision work.

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

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Lake Charles, LA to transform field samples into precise numbers under a documented AASHTO R18 quality system.

You will perform standard soil and concrete tests, maintain calibration and records, log samples, and report strength results the same day, with training available for all procedures and certifications pursued as you grow in the role.