Soils Lab Technician – Geotechnical Testing

Actalent; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Construction Materials Technician (Soil) for full-time, lab-based testing of soils and geotechnical materials. You will prepare samples, run standard tests, and document results to support projects and QA in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires 1+ years of soils lab experience and strong attention to detail, with duties spanning sample prep, moisture content, density, classification, and data recording.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of soils laboratory experience preferred.
• Hands-on soil testing procedures including moisture content, density, classification and compaction.
• Proficiency in preparing, organizing, handling, and tracking soil samples.
• Strong documentation skills and accurate lab records.

Responsibilities

• Work full time in the laboratory performing soils testing in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Prepare soil samples for testing and analysis, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and organization.
• Perform moisture content, density, classification, compaction, and other soils-related laboratory tests.
• Record and document test results accurately, maintaining clear and complete data in lab reports and testing records.
• Maintain organized samples, lab reports, and testing records to ensure traceability and efficient workflow.
• Follow laboratory procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements at all times.
• Support project schedules by completing testing within required timelines and meeting testing deadlines.
• Manage multiple samples and testing priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure all work aligns with quality assurance standards for construction materials and soil testing.

Skills

Soils lab experience

Moisture testing

Density testing

Sample handling

Documentation

Attention to detail

Construction materials testing

Multiple samples

Reliability

Indoor lab

Job description

Actalent in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Construction Materials Technician (Soil) for full-time, lab-based testing of soils and geotechnical materials. You will prepare samples, run standard tests, and document results to support projects and QA in a safety-focused environment.

The role requires 1+ years of soils lab experience and strong attention to detail, with duties spanning sample prep, moisture content, density, classification, and data recording.