Heritage Research Group - Pavement Research Laboratory Intern

Asphalt Materials, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Research Group is seeking a laboratory intern to support asphalt mixtures and binder research. The role involves sampling aggregates, preparing mixes, recording data, and executing standard QC procedures in a lab and occasionally in the field.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates or current undergraduates pursuing related engineering or materials science fields with 1+ year lab exposure and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred rising college student (freshman–senior) majoring in civil engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, construction management, material sciences, mechanical engineering, or related fields.
• 1+ years laboratory experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist pavement, binder, and mixture research and design initiatives.
• Sample aggregates and asphalt mixtures.
• Perform aggregate testing (gradation, gravities, etc.).
• Prepare mixes and batch samples for tests.
• Record data accurately and support reporting.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain lab cleanliness.
• Analyze data and help with experimental designs.
• Support field sampling at on-site locations.

Skills

Basic data analysis

Excel

Basic math

Communication

Hands-on work

Education

Preferred Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group. The laboratory intern will be responsible for assisting research and mixture designs related to asphalt mixtures and binders at the Heritage Research Group. Occasional field work required.

Essential Functions

• Assisting in the pavement, binder, and mixture related research and design initiatives within HRG.
• Aggregate and asphalt mixture sampling.
• Aggregate testing including fractionation, gradation, gravities, and other physical characteristics.
• Mix preparation including batching.
• Basic data analysis and support, with associated reporting.
• Conducting bituminous specimen fabrication.
• Following all safety protocols and fostering a safety-focused culture
• Executing industry-standard testing and quality control procedures
• Accurately recording and organizing information
• Understanding and applying data-driven experimental designs
• Communicating effectively with team members and across operating companies
• Collecting and analyzing samples from various locations
• Evaluating test results and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Identifying opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency
• Assisting in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and field equipment
• Maintaining good laboratory housekeeping practices
• Working effectively in a team environment

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications Required

• High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree : Current freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in civil engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, construction management, material sciences, mechanical engineering, and other related fields.

Experience Qualifications Preferred

• 1+ years Laboratory experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete basic data analysis.
• Basic math and excel skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Interested in working with your hands and working at on-site locations.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a lab setting, with occasional tasks in the field.
• Must adhere to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, gloves, and safety goggles.
• Mobility: Frequent standing, walking, and moving around the lab.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in handling small tools and laboratory equipment.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with team members.
• Able to work in a dusty environment, sometimes including the need for PPE (provided).
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Willing to get hands dirty working with asphalt materials

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

#HeritageResearchGroup History

#HeritageResearchGroup History The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing and investing in a diverse portfolio of dozens of companies built on three major platforms: construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. These platforms – along with companies in which we’ve made long-term, strategic investments – include thousands of employees in more than 170 locations around the globe. Rooted in values, we work together to build a safer, more enriching and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

Current President & CEO, Amy Schumacher is the great-granddaughter of the original founder, John E. Fehsenfeld.

About Our Platforms As the Heritage portfolio of companies has grown, we have focused on three major platforms to serve as our foundation: construction and materials; environmental services; and specialty chemicals. Our commitment to sustainability spans across all companies and platforms: we are stewards for the next generation, leaving our people, our planet and our communities better than we found them.

A Culture of Innovation Across all three of our core platforms, we bet on talent and help our people build great careers on a foundation of shared values and purpose. Our people, in turn, help us continually improve the way that we work while embracing excellence in our business.

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