Entry Level Quality Control Lab Technician

UNAVAILABLE; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Extensive training

Promotes from within

Job summary

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with offices, quarries and asphalt plants serving the Mid-Atlantic region. The Quality Control position ensures compliance with federal, state and local specifications and oversees mix designs for asphalt, concrete and quarry operations.

The role requires a scientific or engineering degree with 1–2 years of experience (3–5 preferred), strong knowledge of product regulations, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of types of products and product components and the applicability of government regulation on product quality is necessary.
• Knowledge of lab scientific protocols is a must.

Responsibilities

• Runs daily quality control tests to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Develops and adheres to all quality control procedures for asphalt, concrete and quarry operations.
• Develops asphalt and concrete mix designs in accordance with project specifications.
• Coordinates quality control procedures on various projects with government agencies.
• Conducts lab experiments on products using established protocols.
• Coordinates with control rooms regarding mix designs.
• Receives and analyzes product data from external sales/technical reps regarding procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Quality control

Lab protocols

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in science/engineering

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

This non-exempt position adheres to a Quality Control System, which complies with federal, state and local construction specifications for the asphalt and concrete plant products as well as the products from the quarry operations.

• Runs daily quality control tests to ensure compliance with specification of various projects and with federal, state and local regulations.
• Develops and adheres to all quality control procedures for the asphalt, concrete and quarry operations.
• Develops asphalt and concrete mix designs in accordance with project specifications.
• Coordinates quality control procedures on various projects with representatives of federal, state and local government agencies.
• Conducts various lab experiments on products using established scientific protocols.
• Coordinates with the asphalt, quarry and concrete plant control rooms regarding mix designs required by customers.
• Receives and analyzes product related technical data coming from external salespeople and technical representatives regarding production procedures.
• Preforms other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in job experience is required in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of types of products and product components and the applicability of government regulation on product quality is necessary.
• Knowledge of lab scientific protocols is a must.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.