The duties for a Laboratory Manager serves as guidance of all lab operations and the management of all lab team members. As the Lab Manager this position should be proficient in the test procedures and performs as part of quality assurance and quality control for geotechnical and construction materials.
Detailed procedures and training will be provided if needed for certain tests but would prefer the incoming candidate to have the following:
· Oversee and manage Austin lab's accreditation process
· Oversee and manage Austin lab's proficiency program
· Oversee and manager all laboratory testing
· Document work performed by number of tests or time spent, as appropriate
· Communicate test results to client when required
· Provide support on engineering projects as directed
· Assist other personnel at the direction of the Department Manager
· Perform duties in a safe, cheerful, efficient, and workmanlike manner
· Maintain all lab equipment and calibrations
· Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
· Perform work related to achieving annual plan goals and objectives as directed by Department Manager.
· Provide technical consultation as a subject matter expert on projects as needed.
· Provide technical approach information for opportunity pursuits.
· Participate in opportunity interviews related to areas of expertise as requested.
· Provide technical training to junior staff.
· Perform direct project work and quality reviews of technical reports.
· Provide a safe, clean workplace.
· In the case of temporary absence or staff turnover produce results expected of project engineers as needed.
· Resolve project and client issues fairly and in accordance with company policy.
· Perform standard and advance lab testing
· Provide technical training to staff as needed
Additional Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for making sure that all laboratory work performed meets or exceeds the minimum requirements set forth in the quality manual and the test procedure.
- Responsible for making sure that laboratory has the appropriate resources in place to execute testing per applicable standards. This includes but is not limited to acquiring and maintaining equipment, cross training, preparing and reviewing lab reports, client coordination, resolving conflicts, coordination with other departments and administrative requirements.
- Be able to meet the expectation of working 45 hours a week to accomplish job.
- Ability to lift concrete, soil, or asphalt samples up to 50lbs as a routine part of the job.
- Ability to work independently
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- Graduation from High School or equivalent.
- 10+ years Construction Materials or Geotechnical Testing experience with min 5 years' experience as Laboratory Manager or Supervisor.
- Must possess or ability to obtain within six month all relevant TXDOT certification including but not limited to SB101, SB102, SB103, SB201, SB202, AGG101, level 2, ACI Strength, ACI Field, Level 1A.
- Experience supervising and managing multiple employees
- Ability to lift concrete, soil, or asphalt samples up to 50lbs as a routine part of the job
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Good skills in math and communications.
- Advanced Geotechnical testing such as CUs, UUs, Tri-axials is a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.