Laboratory Technician II

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by ECS Ltd
Atlanta, GA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
What You'll Do:

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician II to join our College Park team. We offer opportunities for growth in this role with additional incentives as you earn your certifications. In this role, you'll continue to work under the guidance of experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks in our concrete and soils laboratories.

Responsibilities

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; Assist in preparation for and demonstrations of testing procedures as requested.

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 compliance; 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.

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.

Concrete Testing: Conduct routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.

Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on test results; Demonstrate competency of testing methods by documenting results accurately using laboratory software; 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.

#LI-DNI #non-indexed

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

A minimum of 1 year of experience.

Must have and be willing to maintain laboratory certifications for concrete, soils, or both depending on where work is performed.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

Must have valid driver's license and insurance.

Willing to continue to enhance knowledge of CMT laboratory equipment, testing methods, and ASTM laboratory 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 more than 2,700 employees in 90+ offices and testing facilities across the United States. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). To learn more about us, click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Reference: 201762304

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Laboratory Technician II

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by ECS Ltd

Atlanta, GA
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
What You'll Do:

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Laboratory Technician II to join our College Park team. We offer opportunities for growth in this role with additional incentives as you earn your certifications. In this role, you'll continue to work under the guidance of experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks in our concrete and soils laboratories.

Responsibilities

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; Assist in preparation for and demonstrations of testing procedures as requested.

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 compliance; 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.

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.

Concrete Testing: Conduct routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.

Data Collection: Perform calculations and data reduction based on test results; Demonstrate competency of testing methods by documenting results accurately using laboratory software; 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.

#LI-DNI #non-indexed

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

A minimum of 1 year of experience.

Must have and be willing to maintain laboratory certifications for concrete, soils, or both depending on where work is performed.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

Must have valid driver's license and insurance.

Willing to continue to enhance knowledge of CMT laboratory equipment, testing methods, and ASTM laboratory 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 more than 2,700 employees in 90+ offices and testing facilities across the United States. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). To learn more about us, click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Reference: 201762304

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