SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

Junior Lab Technician - Construction Testing

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFarmingdale, NY, USA$18 - $22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Candidates must have a genuine interest in working with construction materials in a physical, lab-based environment.
Candidates must be willing to learn technical testing skills; full training is provided.
Candidates must earn an ACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification within 6 months.
Candidates must have solid basic math skills.
Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
Candidates must communicate clearly in writing and orally to log and report findings.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests on concrete, soil, asphalt, masonry, and other construction materials in accordance with applicable testing standards and methods.
Mix, mold, cure, and physically test soil and construction-material samples using standardized lab methods.
Operate laboratory testing equipment, including compression machines, sieves, molds, and ovens.
Lift, carry, and move materials and samples as part of daily testing routines.
Accurately record and report test results in accordance with ASTM and other industry standards.
Clean, organize, and maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces.
Calibrate and verify laboratory equipment to ensure testing accuracy.
Provide field and construction-materials testing support when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Job Description

Roll up your sleeves and get to work in our Construction Materials Testing Lab. This is a hands-on, physically active role where you will be handling, mixing, breaking, and testing real construction materials like concrete, soil, asphalt, and masonry every day. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving practical problems, and seeing tangible results from your work, this is the job for you.

Candidates will be responsible for performing laboratory tests related to Concrete, Soil, Asphalt, Masonry, and other construction materials in accordance with applicable testing standards/methods.

What You'll Do

Get hands-on with soils and construction materials — mixing, molding, curing, and physically testing samples using standardized lab methods.
Operate and work directly with lab testing equipment (compression machines, sieves, molds, ovens, and more).
Lift, carry, and move materials and samples as part of daily testing routines.
Record and report test results accurately, following ASTM and other industry standards.
Keep the lab running smoothly — cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment and workspaces.
Calibrate and verify lab equipment to ensure testing accuracy.
Pitch in on field/construction materials testing support when needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

A genuine interest in working with construction materials in a physical, lab-based environment.
Willingness to learn technical testing skills; full training provided. You'll be expected to earn your ACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification within 6 months.
Solid basic math skills.
Physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to log and report findings clearly.

Additional Information

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Hourly Rate: $18-$22/hr

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

SOCOTEC Global

Global TIC testing, inspection, certification

SOCOTEC Global provides Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services for the construction and built environment. Its work spans technical inspection, risk management, safety compliance, and quality assurance across projects and facilities. The company achieves this through field inspections, laboratory testing, and certification processes conducted by experts, with a global network that supports projects from design through operation. Compared with competitors, SOCOTEC differentiates itself through a long history of sector specialization, a proven track record of strategic acquisitions that expanded its geographic reach (France, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and its scale (revenue over €1.6 billion after recent acquisitions like Ninyo & Moore), and a focus on integrating services to cover the full TIC value chain. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted TIC partner for risk management, compliance, and performance improvement in the built environment.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Private
Total funding: $594M
Headquarters: Guyancourt, France
Founded: 1953

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