Skilled Materials Lab Tech: Soils & Concrete Testing

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Alaska provides a hands-on laboratory technician role focused on converting field samples into precise test results. You will work within a documented quality system under AASHTO R18, using calibrated equipment and strict accountability for every result that leaves the lab.

The position covers routine ASTM tests, equipment calibration, sample logging, and timely reporting of break results.

Qualifications

• Careful hands and clean documentation habits.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, but training is provided.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work done right 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

Attention to detail

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to train

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Alaska provides a hands-on laboratory technician role focused on converting field samples into precise test results. You will work within a documented quality system under AASHTO R18, using calibrated equipment and strict accountability for every result that leaves the lab.

The position covers routine ASTM tests, equipment calibration, sample logging, and timely reporting of break results.