Senior Laboratory Technician

Senior Laboratory Technician

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ECS Limited offers a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Austin team. The position includes growth opportunities, additional incentives, and the chance to work with experienced professionals to safely perform a variety of tasks in our concrete and soils laboratories.

• Laboratory
  
  Activities:
  
  Perform complex testing on construction materials, assist with preparation and demonstration of testing procedures, and mentor other lab technicians.
• Laboratory Safety and Compliance:
  Conduct routine tests following industry standards, maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness under QA/QC initiatives, calibrate equipment, and report maintenance needs.
• Soils Testing:
  Perform Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, proctor testing, and begin visual soil classification.
• Concrete Testing:
  Conduct routine tests, label and set samples for curing, monitor temperature logs, and break samples.
• Data Collection:
  Perform calculations and data reduction, document results accurately using laboratory software, prepare reports and summaries, and complete additional administrative tasks as requested.

• Support professional skills enhancement.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities (ASTM or other organizations).

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Must possess and be willing to maintain laboratory certifications for concrete, soils, or both as required.
• Must lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Willingness to expand knowledge of CMT laboratory equipment, testing methods, and ASTM standards; goal of certifications in soils, concrete, or both with NICET, WACEL, or other organizations.
• Strong data interpretation and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and supervisors.

• Seniority Level: Not Applicable
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Science and Consulting
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering

ECS Group of Companies was founded in 1988 to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, ECS is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. As an employee‑owned firm with over 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast, ECS has earned notable rankings, including #66 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025) and #148 in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025).

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