Concrete Lab Engineer & Materials Testing Lead

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Engineering Scientist Associate at the Center for Transportation Research—Cockrell School of Engineering. The role provides hands-on laboratory management and supports concrete testing research and training programs on the Pickle Research Campus in Austin, TX.

You will help maintain accreditation, calibrate equipment, manage training and certification programs, and assist with field and lab research activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma (High School) or GED is required.
• 10+ years of experience managing concrete material laboratory operations.
• 10+ years of experience in concrete material routine and non-routine testing.
• 5+ years in concrete construction inspection and project management.
• 5+ years developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.
• 5+ years in concrete laboratory accreditation programs.
• Current ACI Strength and Field Grade I certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory mixing and testing equipment per quality system manual.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and maintenance logs.
• Establish and maintain testing certification program for concrete and mortar test methods.
• Maintain equipment inventory and order supplies.
• Perform laboratory accreditation duties as assigned.
• Assist with research activities and training programs for concrete materials testing.
• Support students and staff conducting concrete materials testing research.
• Assist with developing, conducting, and managing training programs for concrete material testing and certification.
• Train students.

Skills

Laboratory management

Concrete testing

Project management

Training program development

Certification programs

ACI certifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Concrete lab equipment

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Engineering Scientist Associate at the Center for Transportation Research—Cockrell School of Engineering. The role provides hands-on laboratory management and supports concrete testing research and training programs on the Pickle Research Campus in Austin, TX.

You will help maintain accreditation, calibrate equipment, manage training and certification programs, and assist with field and lab research activities.