Assistant Lab Manager

Description

• Laboratory Safety and Compliance: Assist the lab manager with supervision of all activities related to the laboratories, including overseeing the laboratory testing on construction materials for various projects; Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used; Assist with company required safety training; Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment following the manufacturer’s schedule and records; Ensure your lab follows corporate-level and office-specific Quality Management Systems (QMS) related policies and procedures, including adoption, implementation, and enforcement; Ensure that all team members earn and maintain relevant laboratory certifications by external certifying agencies; maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness in compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) initiatives to maintain accreditation compliance with various organizations, including DOT, AMRL, CCRL, and AASHTO.
• Communication: Actively mentor and train lab staff; Assist with the coordination and schedule of work for laboratory technicians; Provide assistance to project managers and the department manager as requested; Collaborate with recruiting and your supervisor to maintain adequate staffing for your lab; Participate in business development, marketing, and client development.
• Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.
• Soils Testing: Oversee routine laboratory tests for soils including Atterberg limits, gradation analyses, swell testing, moisture content testing, unconfined compressive strength testing, standard and modified proctor testing, and begin learning how to visually classify soils.
• Data Collection: Interpret test data and prepare reports and summaries of data as requested by lab technicians.
• Concrete Testing: Oversee routine laboratory tests for concrete including labeling and setting samples for curing, monitoring temperature logs, and breaking of samples.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 60-80 pounds.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic concrete and/or soils lab certifications.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Good understanding of construction materials laboratory testing equipment, methods, principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, supervisors, and clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance