Senior Laboratory Technician

ECS Ltd • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Laboratory Technician I to perform testing and related work in concrete and soils laboratories. The technician collaborates with experienced professionals and supports safe laboratory operations, quality requirements, audits, equipment upkeep, and the development of junior staff. The role may also include additional laboratory functions and occasional fieldwork as needed.

ECS supports career development through professional skills development and participation in internal and external training and certification programs, including opportunities provided by ASTM and other organizations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic certifications and one additional certification (three total) in accordance with 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.
• If driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• US Military rank E-4 or E-5 may qualify if the education and certification requirements are also met.

Nice To Haves

• Other certifications, such as NICET Soils I/II/III, WACEL Soils/Concrete and Laboratory, and others.
• 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, such as 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 with little supervision, including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, visual classifications as learning, and unconfined compressive strength testing of soil and rock.
• Perform concrete laboratory testing with little supervision, including stripping and labeling samples, setting samples for curing, monitoring daily temperature logs, breaking samples, calculations, data reduction, and appropriate administrative duties.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory in compliance with QA/QC and accreditation requirements such as DOT, AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and maintain associated 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.
• Enhance professional skills and participate in internal and external training and certification opportunities as experience grows.

What This Job Offers

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