Engineering Scientist Associate, Center for Transportation Research in Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Scientist Associate provides research and laboratory management support to the Laboratory for Infrastructure Materials Engineering’s concrete laboratory staff and students. The role manages day-to-day operations of the concrete laboratory, maintains laboratory accreditation, assists with laboratory and field research, and develops and conducts concrete testing training and certification programs for students and staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 10 years of experience managing concrete material laboratory operations.
• At least 10 years of experience in routine and non-routine concrete material testing.
• At least 5 years of experience in concrete construction inspection and project management.
• At least 5 years of experience developing, conducting, and managing training and testing certification programs.
• At least 5 years of experience with concrete laboratory accreditation programs.
• Current ACI Strength and Field Grade I certifications.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory mixing and testing equipment according to the established quality system manual.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and maintenance logs.
• Establish and maintain testing certification programs for concrete and mortar test methods.
• Maintain equipment inventory and order supplies.
• Perform laboratory accreditation duties as assigned.
• Assist with research activities as assigned.
• Support students and staff conducting concrete materials testing research.
• Assist with developing, conducting, and managing training programs for concrete material testing and certification.
• Train students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED