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ECS Group of Companies · 1 day ago

Materials Science Lab Internship

Cranberry Township, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

ECS Group of Companies is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. They are seeking an intern to perform laboratory tests on construction materials, support project management, and maintain laboratory organization.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Materials ScienceChemistryMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOrganizedData InterpretationLaboratory Equipment KnowledgeSample Preparation KnowledgeCommunication SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

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

Company

ECS Group of Companies

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ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm.

Founded in 1988

Chantilly, VA, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.ecslimited.com

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