Laboratory Coordinator

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. seeks a laboratory supervisor for Construction and Geotechnical materials testing. The role oversees lab activities, ensures safety and quality compliance, and coordinates staff in soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt testing.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant certification (ACI, NICET, DOT) with at least one year of lab testing experience. A valid driver's license may be required, and maintenance of lab equipment is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Certification by qualified national, regional or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification is required in areas such as concrete, aggregates, soil and rock, or road and paving materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates or manages the activities of a Construction or Geotechnical materials laboratory to ensure safe, timely testing in accordance with quality protocols.
• Oversees training and utilization of laboratory staff and maintains equipment cleanliness and calibration.
• Ensures testing services align with project requirements, quality standards, and company policies; coordinates inter-departmental activities as needed.
• Maintains the laboratory area, safety practices, and proper organization of testing processes and personnel.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Staff training

Safety compliance

Quality systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating or managing the activities of a Construction or Geotechnical materials laboratory (testing includes materials such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt). This includes ensuring that the laboratory testing services are conducted in a safe manner and consistent with company quality protocols, project requirements, and in a timely manner. Oversee or coordinate the training and utilization of laboratory staff. Oversee or coordinate the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory and testing equipment.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the testing services are accomplished consistent with Terracon's quality protocol and in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Assists the Department Manager to ensure that laboratory personnel are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to ensure their personal safety in the office and laboratory.
• Coordinates the laboratory activities to ensure that the work is executed on time and in accordance with the client and project requirements and within company policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensures that laboratory processes and personnel adhere to the requirements of the company Quality program and the Construction Materials Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assists the Department Manager with overseeing calibration and maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
• Ensures the proper organization and appearance of the laboratory area for which he/she is responsible, including keeping the area and equipment clean and uncluttered.
• Coordinates the inter-departmental and inter-office activities of laboratory personnel with joint company efforts where necessary.
• Performs construction and geotechnical related laboratory testing.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience performing laboratory tests on construction and geotechnical materials.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Certification by qualified national, regional or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification is required in areas such as concrete, aggregates, soil and rock, or road and paving materials.