Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical soils laboratory testing, including gradations, swell, Atterberg limits, compaction, triaxial strength, consolidation, and ring shear.
• Maintain laboratory accreditation, certifications, and calibrations.
• Use and maintain scientific testing equipment.
• Process test data using computer software.
• Communicate test progress and present test results.
• Ensure that laboratory testing practices comply with applicable standards and industry practices.
• Supervise and review the work of lab technicians.
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon and Wilson’s Health and Safety and Loss Prevention policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• BS Civil Engineering or Geology degree.
• 5 plus years of experience as a laboratory technician would be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience completing geotechnical soils laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, related supplies, computer hardware and software, and their applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as appropriate.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to work independently with the appropriate level of OR minimal supervision.
• The willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• A valid driver license and insurable driving record.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Working in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
• The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out of state.

Qualifications

Typically, depending on an applicant’s education, experience, other qualifications they possess, if they are a fit for the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, a Senior-Level Lab Technician typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Service IV level or Senior Technical Services level.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care and life insurance plans
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
• 10 - 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees, based on years of experience (prorated for part-time employment)
• Sick leave accrues based on state requirements
• 9 paid holidays per year + 1 personal holiday
• Paid volunteer day
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.