Precision Soils Lab Technician

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking lab technicians to turn field samples into published numbers. You’ll work inside a documented quality system, perform standard tests, and maintain calibration and records.

The role emphasizes precision, repeatability, and timeliness in reporting results to support projects and accreditation activities. Training is provided; prior lab experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and tidy documentation habits essential.
• Mechanical aptitude helpful for precision testing.
• Prior lab or CMT experience 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 programs and accreditation assessments.

Skills

Careful hands

Clean documentation habits

Mechanical aptitude

Lab experience bonus

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking lab technicians to turn field samples into published numbers. You’ll work inside a documented quality system, perform standard tests, and maintain calibration and records.

The role emphasizes precision, repeatability, and timeliness in reporting results to support projects and accreditation activities. Training is provided; prior lab experience is a plus but not required.