Laboratory Technician - Internship/Co-op
About The Position
Advance Testing Company, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician for an Internship/Co-op to work on projects in the Northeastern United States. Advance Testing, an established New York-based construction materials testing and inspection firm, performs testing and inspection of construction materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, masonry and asphalt. Typical assignments include projects related to construction of roads, bridges, airports, tunnels, commercial and industrial buildings, schools, government and military sites, and material fabrication and production facilities. Successful candidates will be trained and certified to perform sampling and testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt materials for construction sites in a laboratory setting through locally and nationally recognized programs. Once trained and certified, employees are considered full-fledged Laboratory Technicians. Certifications/training that you may obtain include, but are not limited to: American Concrete Institute – Aggregate Testing Technician American Concrete Institute – Concrete Strength Testing Technician American Concrete Institute – Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 NETTCP Soils & Aggregate Inspector
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or similar OR coursework toward a BS in Civil Engineering
- Experience in construction materials testing or construction industry preferred (training provided)
- Strong focus on safe work practices and adherence to all safety protocols
- Strong safety focus, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
- Valid, clean driver’s license required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in construction materials testing or construction industry preferred (training provided)
Responsibilities
- Perform standard concrete/masonry testing and soils/aggregate testing on materials to ensure the material meets the required specifications.
- Mix, sample and test concrete and mortars; handle freshly produced concrete and mortars to perform tests for engineering properties.
- Perform soil testing and sampling procedures in accordance with various industry standards, including ASTM, AASHTO, OCOE, and DOT standardized testing methods.
- Other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Company housing
- Overtime offered at time and a half
- Mileage reimbursement and per diem payments
- Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, prescription, dental, vision after 90 days of full-time employment
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Company paid offset to out-of-pocket health insurance and prescription costs
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Paid sick days
- Paid training and certifications
- AFLAC plans including short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, et al.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
