Laboratory Technician Intern

About the role

This is a great opportunity for a recent high school graduate, trade school student, or college student who wants more than a typical internship. You do not need previous laboratory or construction experience. We are looking for someone who is curious, hardworking, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, labeling, logging, and tracking material samples
• Assisting with testing asphalt, aggregate, soil, concrete, and other construction materials
• Following step-by-step ASTM, AASHTO, and industry testing procedures
• Recording test results accurately and checking basic calculations
• Learning how to use specialized laboratory equipment and reporting systems
• Assisting with equipment inspections, calibrations, and routine maintenance
• Keeping laboratory work areas, tools, and equipment clean and organized
• Supporting special laboratory projects, training activities, and inspections
• Communicating test information and questions to the Laboratory Manager

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or are on track to earn one
• Are currently attending college, community college, or a technical program—or are exploring your next step
• Show up on time and can be counted on
• Enjoy hands-on work and learning how things operate
• Pay attention to details and take pride in doing work correctly
• Can follow written procedures and safety requirements
• Willing to help with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the laboratory
• Can work independently while also contributing to a team
• Experience in construction, engineering, science, automotive work, manufacturing, or a laboratory environment is helpful, but it is not required

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule of approximately 20–40 hours per week
• Hours are available Monday through Friday
• We are willing to work around high school, college, and technical school schedules
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance, business needs, and mutual interest

Benefits

• Practical experience and learning how construction materials are tested and evaluated
• Learning how laboratory results support safe, high-quality construction
• Learning how to follow professional testing standards and procedures
• Learning how to operate and care for specialized equipment
• Learning how to document results accurately
• Opportunities to work toward industry certifications as you gain experience

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

A flexible schedule of approximately 20–40 hours per week, available Monday through Friday.