Job Summary

The Lab Manager will lead and run daily laboratory operations for cement, concrete and aggregate testing, maintain laboratory safety practices and procedures, maintain national accreditation by following AASHTO R18 and ASTM C1077 standards, manage lab technician's daily duties, and maintain all laboratory testing equipment's functionality.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Responsibilities

Manage, train and support laboratory staff with their routine and non-routine tasks, e.g., analysis of customer service samples, import cement samples, plant support projects, and R&D projects to assure efficient and timely delivery of quality test results
Lead efforts to maintain the functionality of all laboratory equipment, such as compression machines, concrete and mortar mixers, humidity rooms, environmental chambers, XRF, XRD, Calorimetry, ICP, AA, and more, with timely calibrations, coordination of service contract, etc.
Maintain laboratory safety at its highest standards according to the company's guidelines and policies
Manage and lead all efforts to maintain AASHTO and ASTM accreditation by leading CCRL inspection and proficiency testing programs, assuring all tests and procedures are followed precisely according to ASTM/AASHTO procedures
Provide reports and updates to management, including the progress of projects and lab status
Assist internal project coordinator, and other stakeholders with the execution of their projects
Provide for outside contractors as required for maintenance of laboratory building and equipment
Assist with the preparation of various laboratory reports
Prepare requisitions and make recommendations for laboratory chemicals and supplies
Manage laboratory's lean and housekeeping activities, as well as maintain inventory for all laboratory items
Assist with tracking laboratory operating budget and preparation of capital budget
Keep current on lab certifications and documentation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Material Science or Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Requirements/Qualifications

Strong knowledge and experience with cement, concrete, and aggregate materials and testing with respect to current ASTM and AASHTO standards
Minimum of 5 years of successful supervisory experience
Strong instrumentation skills, hand tools, and hands-on experience to troubleshoot laboratory equipment to fix basic issues.
Good understanding of the physics and fundamentals of materials characterization tools (XRD, XRF, TGA, etc.)
Strong communication skills
Ability to motivate and influence others
Well-versed in Microsoft Office Apps, mainly Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, etc.)
Must be able to work cooperatively with others
ACI and ASTM certifications preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Location:

CalPortland

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