Soil & Concrete Laboratory Manager

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc • Laurel, MD, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is currently seeking an experienced LABORATORY MANAGER for our Construction Observation & Testing Division in Laurel, MD. Laboratory Managers are responsible for training and oversight of people working in the lab, performance of laboratory testing, maintenance of laboratory equipment, quality assurance and productivity of the lab.

Laboratory Manager Responsibilities

Train and supervise entry‐level technicians for laboratory moisture‐density relationships and soil classification as they relate to field applications.
Ensure accuracy of boring logs from the field based on visual classification.
Conduct moisture-density tests, sieve analysis (with or without hydrometers), limits testing, direct shear, unconfined compression, California Bearing Ratio (CBR), permeability, and consolidation tests in the laboratory.
Perform compressive strength testing on concrete cylinders from the field.
Calibrate and verify field-testing equipment; maintain third-party calibration reports for laboratory equipment.
Ensure all paperwork complies with the laboratory quality assurance manual.
Compute, graph, and process laboratory data.
Keep Quality Assurance manual updated to meet AMRL, CCRL, and WACEL standards.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory.
Enter lab units and billing information weekly.

Laboratory Manager Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
3 or more years of experience in materials testing.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
WACEL, NICET, ACI certifications for field and lab strongly desired.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe.
Ability to communicate effectively with management and peers both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Competitive Compensation and Annual Performance Reviews.
Expense Reimbursement.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options.
Company provided Life and Disability coverage.
Optional additional Life and Disability coverage.
Pre-tax Health Savings Account, Medical Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account options.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Holidays.
Employee Referral Program.
Educational Assistance Program.
Training and Development Opportunities.

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