Entry Level Quality Control Lab Technician

Allan Myers, Inc; Leesburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers, Inc. in Leesburg, VA seeks a quality control professional to ensure asphalt, concrete, and quarry products meet stringent specifications. The role operates within a QC system, performing tests and reviews to comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will develop mix designs, coordinate with government agencies, and drive continuous QC improvements across plants, supporting safe, high-quality construction materials for regional projects.

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 product types and government regulation on quality.
• Knowledge of lab scientific protocols.

Responsibilities

• Runs daily quality control tests to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulations.
• Develops and adheres to QC procedures for asphalt, concrete and quarry operations.
• Develops asphalt and concrete mix designs per project specifications.
• Coordinates QC procedures with federal, state and local agencies.
• Conducts lab experiments using established protocols.
• Coordinates with asphalt, quarry and concrete plant control rooms regarding required mix designs.
• Receives and analyzes product-related technical data from external salespeople and technical representatives.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field

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.