Entry-Level Concrete Materials Lab Technician

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 4% match

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP

Tuition Assistance Program

Competitive salary and bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC seeks a Materials Science Lab Technician to support laboratory operations focusing on sample preparation and testing of concrete and construction materials. The role emphasizes data quality and adherence to standard procedures.

Responsibilities include intake, preparation, testing assistance, data entry, and report support, all while maintaining a safe, organized lab and calibrating field equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in geology, engineering or environmental science preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to learn materials science concepts and testing methods.
• Strong documentation and basic writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test concrete and construction materials under supervision.
• Perform sample intake, labeling, photographing, and organizing materials.
• Prepare samples by cutting, grinding, and polishing for analysis.
• Maintain sample handling, archiving, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and QA/QC adherence.
• Support report preparation and office tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment.
• Assist with calibration and maintenance of field equipment.

Skills

Basic math

Technical writing

Reading drawings

Written communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Field/lab tasks readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in geology, engineering or environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC seeks a Materials Science Lab Technician to support laboratory operations focusing on sample preparation and testing of concrete and construction materials. The role emphasizes data quality and adherence to standard procedures.

Responsibilities include intake, preparation, testing assistance, data entry, and report support, all while maintaining a safe, organized lab and calibrating field equipment as needed.