Senior Lab Technician — Construction Materials Testing

Job overview

The Senior Lab Technician — Construction Materials Testing works onsite in West Sacramento, CA. Compensation is $62,400–$72,800 per year. Blackburn Consulting provides geotechnical, geo-environmental, construction, forensic, and laboratory testing services, primarily for public works projects in flood control and transportation. The technician manages day-to-day laboratory testing operations, schedules and completes tests, supervises and trains technicians, and prepares test reports. This work supports timely, high-quality materials testing and project decisions.

What you'll do

• Complete laboratory test schedules using appropriate methods
• coordinate laboratory management, equipment maintenance, certifications, verifications, calibrations, sample management, and organization
• communicate on test selection, interpretation, results, and schedules
• schedule tests
• supervise and train technicians
• enter data, generate reports, circulate results for review, and provide final copies to project managers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior lab technician

west sacramento ca

blackburn consulting

construction materials testing

laboratory operations

soil testing

aggregate testing

concrete testing

asphalt testing

astm

aashto

$62,400–$72,800/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of relevant experience, including construction materials laboratory testing; valid driver’s license and personal vehicle. Limited travel under 15% to project sites or other labs may be required. High school degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

About the employer

BlackBurn Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.