Soils & Concrete Lab Technician - Precision & Training

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Stamford, CT seeks a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise numbers within a documented AASHTO R18 quality system. You will operate calibrated equipment and maintain strict accountability for every result.

Responsibilities include performing ASTM tests, keeping calibration records, logging samples, breaking cylinders, and supporting proficiency programs. Training is provided and overtime may occur during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Careful hands with clean documentation habits and mechanical aptitude required.
• Prior lab or CMT experience is a plus, but training is provided.
• Comfortable with repetitive precision work and following procedures exactly.

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

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Stamford, CT seeks a Laboratory Technician to convert field samples into precise numbers within a documented AASHTO R18 quality system. You will operate calibrated equipment and maintain strict accountability for every result.

Responsibilities include performing ASTM tests, keeping calibration records, logging samples, breaking cylinders, and supporting proficiency programs. Training is provided and overtime may occur during peak seasons.