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Socotec INC

Junior Lab Technician - Construction Testing

Farmingdale, NY, US Posted 10 days ago

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Roll up your sleeves and get to work in our Construction Materials Testing Lab. This is a hands-on, physically active role where you will be handling, mixing, breaking, and testing real construction materials like concrete, soil, asphalt, and masonry every day. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving practical problems, and seeing tangible results from your work, this is the job for you. Candidates will be responsible for performing laboratory tests related to Concrete, Soil, Asphalt, Masonry, and other construction materials in accordance with applicable testing standards/methods. What You'll Do • Get hands-on with soils and construction materials — mixing, molding, curing, and physically testing samples using standardized lab methods. • Operate and work directly with lab testing equipment (compression machines, sieves, molds, ovens, and more). • Lift, carry, and move materials and samples as part of daily testing routines. • Record and report test results accurately, following ASTM and other industry standards. • Keep the lab running smoothly — cleaning, organizing, and maintaining equipment and workspaces. • Calibrate and verify lab equipment to ensure testing accuracy. • Pitch in on field/construction materials testing support when needed. • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager. • A genuine interest in working with construction materials in a physical, lab-based environment. • Willingness to learn technical testing skills; full training provided. You'll be expected to earn your ACI Concrete Lab Testing Certification within 6 months. • Solid basic math skills. • Physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly. • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to log and report findings clearly. For more information, please visit www.socotec.us Hourly Rate: $18-$22/hr Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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