Lab Quality Manager - QA/QC & Accreditation Lead

Atlas; Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Safety PPE and training

Job summary

Atlas seeks a Lab Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System for its Geo and CMT laboratory, ensuring QA/QC of reports and compliance with accreditation standards. You will drive standardized procedures, accreditation readiness, and continuous improvement while collaborating with the Lab Manager and project teams.

You will oversee testing activities, mentor technicians, and ensure data integrity and timely delivery of compliant reports for infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of lab experience with quality systems and accreditation.
• Experience with TxDOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards.
• Ability to lead and mentor lab staff.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees proper use of testing procedures and equipment per standards (ASTM, AASHTO).
• Develops and maintains the lab's Quality Management System and procedures.
• Performs independent QA/QC reviews of soils, concrete, asphalt and aggregate reports.
• Coordinates with Lab Manager and engineers to meet deadlines and contracts.
• Conducts quality audits and tracks corrective actions to resolution.
• Owns accreditation strategy and prep for external audits.
• Provides training on testing standards, documentation, and quality procedures.
• Supports project management and lab administration tasks.

Skills

Quality management

Lab leadership

QA/QC review

Accreditation knowledge

Documentation skills

Education

ACI certification

TxDOT certification

Tools

Metafield

Reporting software

Job description

Atlas seeks a Lab Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System for its Geo and CMT laboratory, ensuring QA/QC of reports and compliance with accreditation standards. You will drive standardized procedures, accreditation readiness, and continuous improvement while collaborating with the Lab Manager and project teams.

You will oversee testing activities, mentor technicians, and ensure data integrity and timely delivery of compliant reports for infrastructure projects.