
Laboratory Technician I
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The Laboratory Technician I performs field and laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel. The role transports samples, documents and reports findings, communicates results to project managers and other project representatives, and maintains equipment and work areas. Under close supervision, the technician performs basic testing and observations and takes on increasing training and responsibility.
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General Responsibilities: Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor's representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties. Provides clear documentation of findings and results. Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal. Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments. Maintains assigned equipment. Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent 6 months experience required. A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required. Required Qualifications: Successful completion of laboratory testing certifications. Successful completion of related internal safety certifications. Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,077 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$52–71K/yr227 salary ranges
- US median$22–26/hr1,010 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Mississippi and 2,077 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 883 postings).
- Education
- 288 of the 2,077 open Laboratory Technician jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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