Lab Technician

About the role

Bring Your Experience. Find Your People. Build What Matters. At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), we believe great work happens when talented people have the trust, resources, and support to do their best work. As a Lab Technician, you’ll bring your experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You’ll perform laboratory testing on materials such as soils, concrete, and other building materials. This position is responsible for accurate collection, testing, analysis, documentation, and reporting of laboratory samples and data. Most importantly, you won’t be expected to do it alone. You’ll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is invested in your success.

Responsibilities

• Process samples and test them in accordance with applicable standards and company policy while ensuring high standards of quality.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibrations.
• Follow established safety procedures.
• Analyze and report testing data and maintain testing records.
• Enter laboratory results into Microsoft Office programs and other technical programs as required.
• Communicate effectively with office and field personnel.
• Follow established test methods, procedures, and quality-control requirements to ensure accurate and consistent test results.
• Perform field testing and other tasks as needed to support GMC projects and operations.
• Keep the laboratory clean, orderly, and free of unnecessary clutter.
• Keep equipment, materials, samples, and testing records organized and properly identified.
• Recognize any safety concerns and immediately correct or advise management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Laboratory, construction materials testing, construction, or related experience preferred; relevant experience will be considered, and the position is open to candidates with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications pertinent to the position; ACI Strength and Aggregate Base certifications required within six months of employment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, test methods, and written instructions accurately and consistently.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations using high-school-level algebra and related concepts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, perform repetitive movements, use fine motor skills, and execute physical motions such as bending, stretching, twisting.
• Ability to work in warm and/or cold conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Travel: approximately 5%; generally not expected.

Skills

• Commitment to quality and thoughtful problem‑solving.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to share your experience with others.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project.