Senior Construction Materials Lab Technician

ECS Group of Companies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited, part of ECS Group of Companies, invites a certified Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Austin soils and concrete laboratories. You will grow professionally while collaborating with seasoned experts to safely perform a range of laboratory tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and ongoing certification in CMT testing as you contribute to QA/QC and accreditation activities across projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a lab setting.
• Must maintain laboratory certifications for concrete or soils as applicable.
• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Willingness to pursue NICET, WACEL, or equivalent certifications.
• Strong data interpretation and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing tasks of increased complexity under supervision and contribute to testing procedures.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment per schedule and records.
• Support QA/QC initiatives to maintain accreditation with DOT, AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO.
• Conduct soils testing including Atterberg limits, gradation, swell, moisture, UCS, and proctor testing.
• Conduct concrete testing including labeling, curing, temperature logs, and specimen handling.
• Collect data, reduce results, and prepare reports and summaries using laboratory software.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ECS Limited, part of ECS Group of Companies, invites a certified Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Austin soils and concrete laboratories. You will grow professionally while collaborating with seasoned experts to safely perform a range of laboratory tasks.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and ongoing certification in CMT testing as you contribute to QA/QC and accreditation activities across projects.