Asphalt Materials, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Lab Technician Intern
Portage, WI
Internship
Onsite
InternH.G. Meigs is a member of the Asphalt Materials Inc. family, focusing on high-quality products and services in pavement preservation and construction. The Lab Technician Intern is responsible for testing asphalt and other materials to ensure quality standards are met while providing general support to the team.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and test process functions and materials to ensure products meet or exceed requirements of the appropriate agency, customer, or project
Prepare and record accurate data and information to present to appropriate contacts in a timely manner
Follow quality control plans or guidelines as assigned
Evaluate data for deviations or trends away from accepted standards
Work collaboratively with a team of chemists, engineers, and lab technicians, to jointly solve problems and accomplish team objectives
Communicate with leadership on any product quality issues, trends or observations that impact quality, operations and customers
Conduct research and participate in technical training programs, as necessary, to facilitate lab efforts and increase knowledge base
Thoroughly document work performed in the lab, including updated notebooks, generating reports, batch records, etc., as required by management
Always work in a safe and responsible manner
Qualification
Required
Must be in the process of obtaining an Engineering, Chemistry or related degree
Willingness to work outside of standard hours, occasional weekends and overtime
Must be willing to work outdoors for extended periods
Must be open to occasional travel for project support
Ability to lift and manipulate 50 pounds occasionally or regularly throughout a shift
Must be willing to wear appropriate personal protective equipment where required
Must be able to tolerate scents common to fuels and asphalts
Impeccable integrity
Impeccable communication skills
Demonstrated outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
Problem-solving skills
The ability to build strong Interpersonal relationships and partner across multiple levels in an organization
Self-starter that can take the Initiative and complete assignments in a self-directed manner
The ability to manage multiple projects of varying scope and size and with competing deadlines
Proficient computer and basic math skills
Proven verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Capable of interacting successfully in variety of environments, I.e. office, plant, lab, field work
High degree of self-confidence, poise, maturity, discretion, and diplomacy
Sound problem solver who can quickly process complex Information and present it clearly and simply
Demonstrated behaviors of self-motivation and team orientation
Preferred
Knowledgeable in API standards, GPA, EPA and ASTM methods preferred
Basic knowledge of lab testing methods preferred
Company
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Asphalt Materials, Inc. (AMI) was formed in 1956 and has been continually focused on innovation and leadership in the asphalt business.
Founded in 1956
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Jackson
Human Resources Business Partner
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