Laboratory Technician - Concrete & Soils

Engineering Consulting Services; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a motivated Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician to join its Lawrenceville team. This unique opportunity offers paid training and certification support, ensuring you gain the skills needed to excel in concrete and soils testing. As you grow in this role, you'll conduct essential laboratory activities, maintain safety compliance, and contribute to quality assurance efforts. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those eager to learn and advance their careers in engineering consulting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Training

Certification Fees Covered

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain and maintain laboratory certifications for concrete or soils.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests on construction materials under supervision.
• Maintain laboratory organization and compliance with QA/QC initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Learning Laboratory Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Testing Equipment

Job description

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 Lawrenceville 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

1. 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.
2. 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; 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.
3. 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.
4. Concrete Testing: Conduct routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.
5. 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.
• Encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by ASTM or other organizations.

What We're Looking For

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).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with over 2,800 employees across more than 100 offices and testing facilities nationwide. ECS is ranked #64 in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024), and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For more information, click here.

We value our employees and offer benefits such as paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and more. Learn more about our benefits here.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants discussing or disclosing pay, except where legally permissible.