Entry Level - Laboratory Technician - Somersworth

We have an immediate opening for a full-time or part-time Laboratory Technician to be based at our office in Somersworth, New Hampshire. As a Laboratory Technician you will work mostly in the lab performing construction materials testing on samples of soil, concrete, masonry, asphalt, aggregate and other materials associated with a variety of construction projects, and reporting the results. You’ll also help maintain and organize the laboratory. You will typically work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work opportunities based on project needs.  

To thrive in this role, you won't need prior experience to learn and be successful - we will train you and pay you while you learn. 

Familiarity with Microsoft excel and prior experience working in a lab environment is helpful for someone entering this position but is not required. Most days you will conduct a variety of laboratory tests. You will read, learn about, and apply written testing standards.

You will work with other laboratory and field technicians, interns and managers. The work can be physical at times: you will lift and carry samples and equipment. You may drive to pick up samples at a job site or perform materials testing in the field, however, this would be on an occasional and as-needed basis. We do require a high school diploma or equivalent, and to perform this job you will need to do some basic math and write or type your observations and test results.  Safely conducting yourself and the equipment we entrust to you is a must.  

We provide opportunities for extensive training and job experience to develop your skills and expertise and support your professional development to help you earn industry specific certifications. We also offer opportunities to fuel your growth and advancement in the company including an internal leadership development program, Stephen W. Cole Emerging Leaders Program.  We are a hardworking group with a passion for construction whose focus is to provide high quality services to our clients while helping each other reach our goals. 

Interested?  Fill out the application and upload your resume - and don't forget to include a cover letter to show us your writing skills and tell us why you are a good candidate to be our next team member! 

Click here to watch our video and learn more about the Construction Services Technician position, and our S.W.COLE CST Video

A few things to keep in mind - you must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer, and we are not able to sponsor employment Visas at this time. 

S.W.COLE has Great Benefits!! 

Our team members are offered a benefits package that, depending on eligibility, includes: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance  
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match 
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrued each week 
• Paid short and long term disability and basic life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit sharing 
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident protection plans 
• Mobile phone stipend 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Safety toe shoe program and an allowance to use at our company clothing store.  

We have three options for travelling between our office and job sites for field based team members – 1) Use your own suitable vehicle and we compensate you for your time and mileage. 2) Use one of our company trucks. 3) Join our Company Vehicle Program, which includes an allotment for personal use. 

S.W. Cole Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled