Lead Laboratory Technician

State of North Carolina • Cumberland, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Lead Technician at the Fayetteville Regional Laboratory! Are you passionate about ensuring the quality and safety of North Carolina’s roads and bridges? Do you have a knack for precision, willingness to learn new skills, and a love for laboratory work? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! About the Role: As the Regional Laboratory Lead Technician, you will play a crucial role in performing various tests on materials used in the construction of North Carolina’s roads and bridges. You will become proficient in all tests that pertain to evaluating the quality of plant produced asphalt as well as aggregates that make up this asphalt, and other materials to ensure they meet NCDOT specifications. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, operating equipment, and working in a team environment to assess material quality and support construction operations.

Requirements

• Strong Communicator: Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient with standard Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating system.
• Organized and Multitasking Pro: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Dependability: Strong commitment to meeting deadlines by completing tasks on time.
• Must have the ability to lift samples and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment.
• strong work-ethic standards with a technical background in engineering
• excellent problem-solving skills
• ability to effectively communicate concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of techniques, practice, and testing procedures related to various materials
• Experience in the use of applicable software including Microsoft Office products, databases, and data analysis, including laboratory information systems or similar laboratory result entry systems
• Experience coordinating and communicating effectively with other team members to achieve a common goal.
• Experience in creating and maintaining routine records and reports.
• Experience safely handling laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor lower-level lab technicians.
• Operating various pieces of laboratory equipment.
• Input test data into HiCAMS and maintain an in-house Microsoft Excel database.
• Assist in arranging daily work schedules for lab technicians at various testing stations.
• Maintain the laboratory equipment inventory list and ensure all equipment is in good working condition.
• Coordinate routine maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment.
• Perform the required routine calibration of testing equipment.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Play a vital role in maintaining the quality and safety of the North Carolina Highway System.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree