Entry-Level Laboratory Technician Construction

About the Role

Entry-Level Laboratory Technician I

Intertek Building & Construction is seeking an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician I to join our team in Austin, Texas. This role offers an opportunity to develop a career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials following ASTM, AASHTO, and TxDOT standards.
• Prepare, cure, and test concrete cylinders and other laboratory specimens.
• Conduct routine laboratory procedures including moisture content, Atterberg limits, Proctor compaction, sieve analysis, and compressive strength testing.
• Accurately record test data and assist in preparing laboratory reports.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Assist with calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies and quality assurance procedures.
• Work closely with laboratory personnel to meet project deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform geotechnical laboratory testing including Atterberg limits, grain size analysis, moisture content, and Proctor compaction tests.
• Conduct soil and rock classification and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with field investigations including drilling, sampling, and site inspections.
• Prepare laboratory reports and summarize test results.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM and AASHTO standards.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform fieldwork and reliable driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to work off shift and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull 30 to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make discriminations in sound.
• Ability to kneel and squat occasionally.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• Geotechnical / CMT laboratory experience.
• ACI (American Concrete Institute) Certification.
• NICET certification or equivalent.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) status.
• Experience with construction materials testing including concrete and compaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, or related field.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Working knowledge of soil mechanics and laboratory testing procedures.