Laboratory Technician - Concrete & Soils (Paid Training)

Engineering Consulting Service; Jersey (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Chattanooga is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician. No experience is required as paid training is provided, and Certification fees are covered. You will learn to perform soils and concrete tests under supervision, while maintaining QA/QC records and safety practices.

The role offers growth opportunities as you earn certifications, with support for ongoing internal and external training through ASTM and other organizations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of related experience.
• Lab certifications applicable to lab work performed per ECS Technician Certification Policy.
• Strong communication and basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and work under close supervision.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per day.

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, classifications, UCS tests, proctor tests).
• Performs concrete laboratory testing (stripping/labeling samples, curing, temperature logs, breaking samples).
• Maintains a clean and organized laboratory environment; supports equipment calibration and QA/QC documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Basic math

MS Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

ECS Limited in Chattanooga is seeking a Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Technician. No experience is required as paid training is provided, and Certification fees are covered. You will learn to perform soils and concrete tests under supervision, while maintaining QA/QC records and safety practices.

The role offers growth opportunities as you earn certifications, with support for ongoing internal and external training through ASTM and other organizations.