Heritage Research Group - Pavement Research Laboratory Intern

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.

The laboratory intern will be responsible for assisting research and mixture designs related to asphalt mixtures and binders at the Heritage Research Group. Occasional field work required.

Essential Functions You will gain experience in several areas, including but not limited to: Assisting in the pavement, binder, and mixture related research and design initiatives within HRG. Aggregate and asphalt mixture sampling. Aggregate testing including fractionation, gradation, gravities, and other physical characteristics. Mix preparation including batching. Basic data analysis and support, with associated reporting. Conducting bituminous specimen fabrication. Following all safety protocols and fostering a safety-focused culture Executing industry-standard testing and quality control procedures Accurately recording and organizing information Understanding and applying data-driven experimental designs Communicating effectively with team members and across operating companies Collecting and analyzing samples from various locations Evaluating test results an