Onsite Laboratory Manager

On- Site Laboratory Manager
Twining Consulting, an innovative engineering, testing, and inspection company, is seeking a qualified and experienced On-Site Laboratory Manager to oversee daily laboratory operations, personnel, and construction materials testing activities. This position will be responsible for ensuring testing procedures are followed, equipment is properly maintained and calibrated, and laboratory testing is completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements. Candidate must be self-starting, proactive, focused, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:

• Supervision of laboratory personnel.
• Ensures the Laboratory Technicians are following test procedures.
• Supervises daily scheduled testing of specimens and ensures that tests are completed promptly.
• Oversees and performs audits of test procedures. Every regularly performed test will be audited at least once per year, and, where applicable, the following tests will be audited twice per year: compression testing (concrete, non-shrink grout), gradation of soil/aggregate, soil proctor, sand equivalent, and cleanness value.
• Ensure that all equipment is calibrated and maintain an equipment log of calibrations with certificates of calibration.
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and serviced, and maintain a log of maintenance/service with records of work performed.
• Supervise daily scheduled testing of specimens and ensure that tests are completed promptly.
• Ensure that proficiency samples are tested and that results are provided to the Quality Manager before the due date.
• Coordinate testing schedules and communicate clearly with project managers, dispatch personnel, contractors, and clients.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure testing equipment is in proper working condition.
• Provide support as needed to the Project Manager to ensure the approved laboratory testing program is fulfilled in accordance with the construction schedule, sequencing for this work and approved project documents.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Amry Corp codes, standards, and related documents.
• At least 5 years' experience in laboratory testing of construction materials.
• Certification by external agencies (ACI, Caltrans)
  • ACI Strength
  • ACI Aggregate Base
  • ACI Aggregate Base I

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental and 401(k) Plan. Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

EOE STATEMENT We are an affirmative action participant and equal employment opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Action Participant and Equal Opportunity Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.