Asphalt Research Summer Internship 2026 Job at Russell Standard, Mercer, PA

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  • Russell Standard
  • Mercer, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring summer 2026 Research Technician Interns at our lab in Mercer, PA. The primary purpose of the Research Intern is product analysis and data collection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform daily quality control testing, conduct analysis of aggregate samples, perform lab production and testing of asphalt emulsions and cut-backs, and evaluate asphalt mix design
  • Perform routine testing of asphalt and make recommendations on adjustments to material properties to ensure compliance with job, agency, or state specifications
  • Perform data collection and reporting to meet job and agency specifications
  • Maintain an organized and clean lab
  • Follow all safety policies and practices
  • All other duties as assigned

Work Environment

This position requires most of its responsibilities be performed in an asphalt emulsions manufacturing plant laboratory. Work conditions may involve exposure to hot materials, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases, and other substances used in a construction environment.

Requirements

Skills and Education - Required

  • Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical field (ex. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, etc.)
  • Solid math and reading skills, and the ability to understand technical manuals
  • Well established organizational skills with strong attention to detail, record-keeping skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer focused attitude
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds as needed
  • Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
  • Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular walking and standing
  • Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer, copier, fax, phone and other similar office equipment
  • Ability to operate laboratory specific technology and equipment

Job Tags

Summer internship, Work at office,

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