Senior Laboratory Technician

ECS Ltd • Dover, DE

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About The Position

ECS Limited is seeking a certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Laboratory Technician I for its Dover team. The technician works with experienced professionals to safely perform testing and related work in concrete and soils laboratories. The role offers opportunities to grow skills and experience, with additional incentives as the technician advances.

The technician performs construction-material laboratory tests using established methods, including ASTM standards; interprets test data; completes calculations and data reduction; and prepares summaries or reports under the Laboratory Manager’s direction. Duties include soils testing such as Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, visual classifications, and unconfined compressive strength testing of soil and rock. Concrete laboratory duties include preparing and labeling samples, setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, breaking samples, and completing calculations and administrative work.

The role also involves maintaining a clean, organized laboratory in compliance with QA/QC and accreditation requirements; calibrating and maintaining equipment and associated records; reporting damaged or missing equipment; supporting external audits and assessments; and training and mentoring junior staff. The technician may assist with other laboratory functions and occasional fieldwork as needed. ECS supports professional development through training programs and certification opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic certifications and one additional certification, for three total, as specified by the ECS Technician Certification Policy.
• Certifications for both soils and concrete laboratories if work is performed in both.
• Two years of related experience.
• Strong communication and basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data recording and reporting.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and responsible work ethic.
• Strong working knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing methods.
• Proficiency in performing tests in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Ability to interpret test data and prepare summaries or reports.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per day.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
• Military ranks E-4/E-5 qualify if the candidate also meets the listed education and certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as NICET Soils I/II/III, WACEL Soils/Concrete and Laboratory, or other certifications.
• Experience using laboratory software systems such as Breakpro or Keylab.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on construction material samples.
• Apply standard and advanced testing procedures in accordance with established methods, including ASTM standards.
• Interpret test data and prepare summaries or reports under the direction of the Laboratory Manager.
• Perform calculations and data reduction for test results.
• Support advanced testing activities under the guidance of senior staff.
• Perform soils laboratory testing, including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, visual classifications, and unconfined compressive strength testing of soil and rock, with little supervision.
• Perform concrete laboratory testing, including stripping and labeling samples, setting samples for curing, monitoring daily temperature logs, breaking samples, calculations, data reduction, and related administrative duties, with little supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory in compliance with QA/QC and accreditation requirements, including DOT, AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO requirements.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and maintain records.
• Notify supervisors of damaged or missing equipment.
• Prepare for and support external audits and assessments.
• Train and mentor junior laboratory staff.
• Assist with additional laboratory functions and occasional fieldwork as needed.

Benefits

• Additional incentives as skills and experience advance.
• Support in enhancing professional skills.
• Encouragement and opportunities to participate in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by ASTM or other organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED