Onsite Aggregate & Materials Lab Leader

Ecoparts; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Ecology Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking an experienced Aggregates & Materials Laboratory Manager to lead our Desert Center laboratory operations. You will supervise staff, manage sample preparation and testing, and ensure QA/QC, reporting, and compliance with testing standards.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO procedures, and collaboration with plant personnel to optimize product quality and process control onsite in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Construction Materials, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressive aggregate, geotechnical, construction-materials, mining, quarry, materials-testing, or related laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or managing laboratory technicians, testing workflow, schedules, equipment, QA/QC, or technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of aggregate sampling, sieve analysis, gradation, moisture and density testing, physical-property testing, laboratory quality control, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the aggregate and materials laboratory, including personnel, workflow, testing schedules, sample priorities, equipment availability, and reporting deadlines.
• Supervise laboratory technicians and provide training, work assignments, technical guidance, performance feedback, and competency verification.
• Coordinate laboratory workload and staffing levels with aggregate production, quarry, plant, project, customer, and operational requirements.
• Oversee representative sampling of aggregate, rock, stockpiles, feed material, processed material, and finished products.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Materials/Geology

Tools

Sieve analysis equipment

ASTM/AASHTO testing equipment

Job description

Ecology Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking an experienced Aggregates & Materials Laboratory Manager to lead our Desert Center laboratory operations. You will supervise staff, manage sample preparation and testing, and ensure QA/QC, reporting, and compliance with testing standards.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of ASTM/AASHTO procedures, and collaboration with plant personnel to optimize product quality and process control onsite in California.