Laboratory Materials Technician
Actalent
Posted Thursday, April 2, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005932964
Job Description
The Construction Materials Technician plays a crucial role in the engineering consulting sector, focusing on field operations and ensuring the quality of materials used on construction sites.
Responsibilities
- Oversee field operations related to construction materials.
- Ensure the quality of materials used on site meets industry standards.
- Conduct laboratory testing of construction materials.
- Perform concrete testing, inspection, and quality assurance.
- Conduct soil testing and use nuclear gauges for quality control.
- Execute compaction tests and concrete slump tests.
- Pull cylinders and break cylinders for testing purposes.
- Experience with testing construction materials in a laboratory setting.
- Proficiency in concrete testing and inspection.
- Knowledge of ACI standards and construction quality assurance.
- Ability to perform soil testing and use nuclear gauges.
- NICET certification in relevant areas.
- Experience with asphalt and materials testing.
The work environment involves outdoor fieldwork, often in various weather conditions. The role requires the use of specialized equipment such as nuclear gauges and adherence to safety standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, MO.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Charles,MO.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Contact Information
Email: cklos@actalentservices.com
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