Concrete Materials Lab Manager & Certification Trainer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering seeks an Engineering Scientist Associate for the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering at the Pickle Research Campus. You will manage day-to-day operations of the concrete laboratory, uphold accreditation, and support lab and field research activities.

You will develop and conduct concrete testing training and certification programs for students and staff, ensuring compliance with quality systems and safety

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required; substitution may be allowed.
• Minimum 10 years managing concrete material laboratory operations.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in concrete material routine and non-routine testing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete construction inspection and project management.
• Minimum 5 years developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.
• Minimum 5 years in concrete laboratory accreditation programs.
• Current ACI Strength and Field Grade I certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate concrete lab equipment per quality system manual.
• Maintain calibration records and maintenance logs.
• Establish and maintain testing certification programs for concrete/mortar methods.
• Maintain equipment inventory and order supplies.
• Perform laboratory accreditation duties as assigned.
• Assist with research activities and support students/staff testing concrete materials.

Skills

Lab management

Concrete testing

Training programs

Project management

Quality systems

Education

Diploma (High School) or GED

Tools

ACI Strength and Field Grade I certifications

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering seeks an Engineering Scientist Associate for the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering at the Pickle Research Campus. You will manage day-to-day operations of the concrete laboratory, uphold accreditation, and support lab and field research activities.

You will develop and conduct concrete testing training and certification programs for students and staff, ensuring compliance with quality systems and safety