Laboratory Coordinator

Terracon; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is hiring to coordinate a construction and geotechnical materials laboratory, overseeing testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. You will manage staff training, equipment calibration, and ensure safety and quality in all laboratory activities.

The role requires supervising lab personnel, coordinating with project requirements, and maintaining a clean, efficient work environment while adhering to Terracon's quality management system.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant laboratory testing experience.
• Experience with quality protocols is required.
• Certification by national, regional, or state authorities (ACI, NICET, DOT) or in-house certification is required.
• Ability to coordinate staff and ensure safety in office and lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage activities of a construction or geotechnical materials laboratory.
• Oversee or coordinate staff training and utilization.
• Ensure testing services are performed safely, timely, and per quality standards.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and ensure a clean, organized space.

Skills

Laboratory coordination

Safety compliance

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.
• Required Qualifications: 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.