Asphalt Lab Manager

Job Summary

 

The Asphalt Laboratory Manager has overall responsibility for the everyday operations of the laboratory and keeps the Laboratory Director informed of all laboratory needs. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for arranging instrument calibrations, sample and analytical assignments, maintaining original data for calibrations and daily quality control, reviewing final reports, record keeping, and the physical maintenance of the laboratory.

The Laboratory Manager is also responsible for arranging outside support services and the associated record keeping, including instrument service contracts (if any) and subcontracted sample analysis.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

 

•    Meet the job description for AASHTO R-18 Technical Director / Manager to ensure AASHTO accreditation is maintained.

•    Serve as the focal point for QA/QC and be responsible for the oversight and review of quality control data on a routine basis.

•    Prepare corrective and preventive action reports for all matters related to QA/QC and keep all records for review.

•    Follow up on nonconformances, investigate preventive actions, and implement appropriate corrective actions.

•    Ensure technically correct analysis on a daily basis. Address all technical issues that arise from routine analysis and confer with the Laboratory Director on issues of a less routine nature.

•    Coordinate and schedule lab assignments for laboratory technicians, and help with testing when the laboratory is busy.

•    Receive, compile, and verify data resulting from lab testing. Document and maintain accurate records for all customer quality control samples.

•    Analyze and compile quality control sample results to ensure the operating efficiency of processes and/or testing equipment.

•    Provide training to laboratory analysts. Act as liaison between laboratory technicians and the Laboratory Director, and between laboratory technicians and Operations.

•    Control the lab equipment and supply inventory, and coordinate the replacement or repair of faulty equipment and supplies. Perform instrument calibrations and maintain verifications per schedule.

•    Provide backup to the Laboratory Director by handling issues that arise in the Director's absence.

Required Skills

Skills/Qualifications

 

•    Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in the petroleum industry, or an Associate's degree and/or 5+ years of experience in the petroleum industry.

•    Leadership: Strong managerial experience and interpersonal skills, as well as technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations.

•    Communication: Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with employees, outside consultants, executive management, and colleagues.

•    Safety: Thorough understanding of laboratory safety and training issues.

 

Working Conditions

 

•    Laboratory environment with exposure to petroleum and asphalt products, heated samples, solvents, and laboratory chemicals.

•    Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to laboratory safety procedures.

•    Extended or off-hours work may be required based on laboratory workload and customer needs.

Required Experience

Skills/Qualifications

 

•    Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in the petroleum industry, or an Associate's degree and/or 5+ years of experience in the petroleum industry.

•    Leadership: Strong managerial experience and interpersonal skills, as well as technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations.

•    Communication: Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with employees, outside consultants, executive management, and colleagues.

•    Safety: Thorough understanding of laboratory safety and training issues.

 

Working Conditions

 

•    Laboratory environment with exposure to petroleum and asphalt products, heated samples, solvents, and laboratory chemicals.

•    Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to laboratory safety procedures.

•    Extended or off-hours work may be required based on laboratory workload and customer needs.