Asphalt Lab & QA/QC Operations Manager

AMSPEC; Mickleton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMSPEC is seeking an Asphalt Laboratory Manager responsible for daily laboratory operations and keeping the Laboratory Director informed of all needs. This role oversees QA/QC, data integrity, calibrations, record keeping, and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.

You will lead testing assignments, coordinate technicians, and train analysts while ensuring compliance with AASHTO accreditation requirements. Extended hours may be required based on workload and customer needs.

Qualifications

• Education & experience: Bachelor's degree and 2 years in petroleum, or Associate's degree with 5+ years in petroleum.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with technical and theoretical lab operations knowledge.
• Strong communication with employees, consultants, management and colleagues.
• Thorough understanding of laboratory safety and training issues.

Responsibilities

• Meet the job description to maintain AASHTO accreditation.
• Serve as QA/QC focal point and oversee QC data.
• Prepare corrective and preventive action reports for QA/QC matters.
• Follow up on nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure technically correct daily analyses and address routine/non-routine issues with the Director.
• Coordinate and schedule lab assignments and assist with testing when busy.
• Receive, compile, verify lab data and maintain records for QC samples.
• Analyze QC sample results to ensure process and equipment efficiency.
• Provide training to lab analysts; act as liaison between technicians and Director/Operations.
• Control lab equipment and inventory; arrange replacements/repairs; perform calibrations per schedule.
• Provide backup to the Laboratory Director in the Director's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree (petroleum/related)

Associate's degree + 5+ years petroleum experience

Job description

AMSPEC is seeking an Asphalt Laboratory Manager responsible for daily laboratory operations and keeping the Laboratory Director informed of all needs. This role oversees QA/QC, data integrity, calibrations, record keeping, and maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.

You will lead testing assignments, coordinate technicians, and train analysts while ensuring compliance with AASHTO accreditation requirements. Extended hours may be required based on workload and customer needs.