Materials Scientist/Engineer - Concrete Materials Lab EO

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. in St. Paul, MN is seeking an early-career Materials Scientist or Engineer to join our Materials Science Laboratory.

You will apply laboratory testing and analytical techniques to study concrete materials, cement chemistry, SCMs, aggregates, and related construction materials while growing into a technical advisor. The role offers hands-on instrumentation, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers, geologists, and technicians to support client projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; related coursework preferred.
• 1–3 years in a lab, research, consulting, or industrial setting.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and lab testing preferred.
• Familiarity with XRF, XRD, SEM/EDS, TGA, FT-IR, AA, MS, or optical microscopy.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to document findings.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on concrete, cements, SCMs, aggregates.
• Operate and troubleshoot analytical instruments for materials characterization.
• Collect, organize, analyze, document laboratory data for projects.
• Support petrographic exams and materials chemistry evaluations.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, and client-ready presentations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, geologists, and technicians.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of lab methods and quality systems.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Geology, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or related STEM

Tools

XRF

XRD

SEM/EDS

TGA

FT-IR

AA (Atomic Absorption)

Mass Spectrometry

Optical Microscopy

Job description

Terracon Consultants, Inc. in St. Paul, MN is seeking an early-career Materials Scientist or Engineer to join our Materials Science Laboratory.

You will apply laboratory testing and analytical techniques to study concrete materials, cement chemistry, SCMs, aggregates, and related construction materials while growing into a technical advisor. The role offers hands-on instrumentation, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers, geologists, and technicians to support client projects and