Laboratory Technician

ECS Group of Companies; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Waunakee location. This entry-level role offers paid training, certification opportunities, and a supportive environment for skill enhancement. Responsibilities include conducting tests for construction materials and ensuring compliance with industry standards. ECS is committed to employee development and provides a range of benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health and insurance plans

Retirement and college savings plans

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Willing to obtain certifications for concrete or soils.
• Strong communication skills and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on construction materials under supervision.
• Conduct routine tests for soils and concrete.
• Maintain laboratory organization and compliance with QA/QC standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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What You'll Do

No experience necessary, paid training is provided, and we pay your certification fees!

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician to join our Waunakee team. We offer opportunities for growth in this role with additional incentives as you earn your certifications. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks in our concrete and soils laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Activities: Perform specific tasks associated with conducting laboratory testing on construction materials for various projects under the supervision of senior technicians and other lab staff.
• Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Conduct routine laboratory tests using various methodologies and testing equipment following industry standards and compliance; Assist with tasks to maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) initiatives to maintain accreditation compliance; Tasks may include calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment following the manufacturer’s schedule and records; Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment as needed.
• Soils Testing: Conduct routine laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and begin learning how to visually classify soils.
• Concrete Testing: Conduct routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.
• Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on test results; Demonstrate competency of testing methods by documenting results accurately; May perform administrative duties as requested.

Career Development

As Your Experience Grows, ECS Will support you in enhancing your professional skills and encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by ASTM or other organizations.

Required Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willing to obtain and maintain laboratory certifications for concrete or soils; both will be required if work will be performed in both labs.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Willing to learn about CMT laboratory equipment, testing methods, and ASTM standards, leading to certifications in soils, concrete, or both.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Effective teamwork with peers and supervisors.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 and is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with over 2,800 employees across 100+ offices. ECS is ranked #64 in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, #144 in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms, and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List.

We offer great benefits including paid time off, health and insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, among others. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.