Assistant Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Absorb and enforce 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;
• 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;
• Educate and train lab staff;
• Coordinate and schedule work for laboratory technicians;
• Provide assistance to project managers and the department manager as requested;
• Maintain adequate staffing for your lab;
• Participate in business development, marketing, and client development.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Construction materials laboratory testing;
• Data interpretation and evaluation;
• Quality management systems;
• Communication skills;
• Project management;
• Client relations;
• Training and mentoring;
• Equipment operation and maintenance;
• Quality assurance and control;
• Business development and marketing.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities;
• Additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience;
• Employee ownership;
• Ranked among top firms in industry;
• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

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Schedule

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