Laboratory Technician (Concrete/Soils)

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete compressive strength testing by breaking concrete cylinders in accordance with ASTM/ACI standards
• Accurately record, document, and report test results to verify material quality and compliance
• Maintain clear and organized laboratory records using electronic reporting systems
• Assist with proper curing, storage, handling, and preparation of concrete test specimens
• Maintain, calibrate, and care for laboratory testing equipment
• Follow all company safety policies and laboratory procedures
• Collect concrete samples and assist with basic field observations as needed
• Communicate test results with Project Managers, engineers, and laboratory staff

Required Qualifications

• ACI Aggregate Testing and ACI Concrete Strength Testing are required
• Prior CMT field or laboratory testing experience

Benefits and Perks

• Certification incentive/reimbursement program for additional certifications
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company-observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

NOVA Engineering is seeking a CMT Lab Technician to join our Construction Materials Testing department in Charlotte, NC. This position is primarily laboratory-based and will focus on breaking concrete cylinders and recording concrete strength and quality results as part of NOVA’s quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) testing program. Occasional field assignments may be required.