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 Want to experience what this job entails? Click below: 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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.