Heritage Research Group - Pavement Research Laboratory Intern
About The Position
The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group. The laboratory intern will be responsible for assisting research and mixture designs related to asphalt mixtures and binders at the Heritage Research Group. Occasional field work required.
Requirements
- Required High School or Equivalent
- Ability to complete basic data analysis.
- Basic math and excel skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work within a team.
- Interested in working with your hands and working at on-site locations.
- Must adhere to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as lab coats, gloves, and safety goggles.
- Mobility: Frequent standing, walking, and moving around the lab. Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in handling small tools and laboratory equipment.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with team members.
- Able to work in a dusty environment, sometimes including the need for PPE (provided).
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
- Willing to get hands dirty working with asphalt materials
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree : Current freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in civil engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, construction management, material sciences, mechanical engineering, and other related fields.
- Preferred 1+ years Laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the pavement, binder, and mixture related research and design initiatives within HRG.
- Aggregate and asphalt mixture sampling.
- Aggregate testing including fractionation, gradation, gravities, and other physical characteristics.
- Mix preparation including batching.
- Basic data analysis and support, with associated reporting.
- Conducting bituminous specimen fabrication.
- Following all safety protocols and fostering a safety-focused culture
- Executing industry-standard testing and quality control procedures
- Accurately recording and organizing information
- Understanding and applying data-driven experimental designs
- Communicating effectively with team members and across operating companies
- Collecting and analyzing samples from various locations
- Evaluating test results and implementing corrective actions as needed
- Identifying opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency
- Assisting in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and field equipment
- Maintaining good laboratory housekeeping practices
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
