Lab Technician

Post Date

Feb 08, 2024

Location

Kansas City,
Kansas

ZIP/Postal Code

66103
US
Jun 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

KCM-681415

Pay Rate

$18 - $27 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A company in the Kansas City, KS area is seeking a Lab Technician to work in their construction materials testing lab. The lab technician will be performing tests on soils and concrete samples, maintaining the laboratory and field equipment calibrations by scheduling out-of-house calibrations and performing in-house calibrations, maintain lab certifications with AML and CCRL (AASSHTO), and reporting lab results using META software.

The lab technician will be completing compression strength and crushing tests on concrete cylinders and beams as well as sulfur capping. For soils testing, the lab technician will be completing Atterberg, Proctor, and moisture testing on a daily basis. There will also be occasional unconfined compression testing and aggregate gradations.

Required Skills & Experience

· High school degree
· Eager to learn and grow within the company.
· Doesn't mind getting dirty (soil & concrete)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

· Related degree (Geology, Environmental Science, Biology, etc.)
Experience working in a lab

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.