Entry-Level Lab Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Engineering Consulting Service; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician to join our Chattanooga team. No experience is required as you will be trained and learn under supervision to perform concrete and soils lab tasks.

You will assist with testing, data entry, and maintenance of lab equipment while gaining certifications and growth opportunities within our labs and QA/QC environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lab certifications applicable to the lab work.
• Strong communication and basic math skills required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and work under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic laboratory tests on construction material samples under supervision.
• Assists with sample preparation and testing procedures.
• Compiles test results, data input, data processing, and other administrative duties.
• Performs soils laboratory testing (Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell, moisture content, visual classifications, UCS, proctor).
• Performs concrete laboratory testing (stripping/labeling samples, curing, monitor temperature logs, breaking samples).
• Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment and calibration records.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Self-motivated

Follow directions

Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lab certifications applicable to the lab work

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician to join our Chattanooga team. No experience is required as you will be trained and learn under supervision to perform concrete and soils lab tasks.

You will assist with testing, data entry, and maintenance of lab equipment while gaining certifications and growth opportunities within our labs and QA/QC environment.