What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Science Lab Internship position at ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC?
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
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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 a number of times each day
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
About Us
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 3,000 employees in 100 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.