Materials Science Lab Internship

• 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

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• 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 a number of times each day
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS 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.