Materials Science Lab Internship

ECS Group of Companies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Pittsburgh is seeking candidates actively pursuing degrees in Earth Sciences or relevant fields. This role involves performing laboratory tests on construction materials and supporting project management with ECS software systems.

The candidate should be dependable, detail-oriented, and organized, with good communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing samples for testing and maintaining the laboratory's cleanliness and organization.

Qualifications

• Interest in materials science as applied to building materials.
• Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific tasks associated with laboratory tests on construction materials.
• Support project management tracking in ECS software systems.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Actively pursuing a degree in Earth Sciences or relevant field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform specific tasks associated with laboratory tests on construction materials under the direction of others.
• Receive samples and label, bag and prepare paperwork for testing operations.
• Support project management tracking in ECS software systems.
• Perform photographs of samples.
• Cut and/or crush concrete samples for test preparation.
• Prepare polished sections of concrete for microscopic analysis.
• Perform chemistry tests of concrete.
• Maintain the laboratory cleanliness and organization.
• Notify supervisor of broken or missing equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Earth Sciences, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Civil/Structural Engineering or other degree relevant to the study of building materials.
• Interest in materials science as applied to building materials.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Demonstrates good communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Limited knowledge of laboratory equipment and test methods.
• Limited knowledge of sample preparation and test methods.
• Ability to interpret data and properly record collected information.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift a minimum of 40 pounds multiple times each day.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.