Pavement Laboratory Manager
iCatalyst•Egg Harbor Township, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Pavement Laboratory Manager to join our growing team in support of our federal program. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful, mission-critical initiatives.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of pavement materials testing and laboratory operations.
- Thorough knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and CCRL testing standards.
- Experience maintaining AASHTO laboratory accreditation and quality systems.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance.
- Strong leadership and laboratory management skills.
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to supervise laboratory personnel and coordinate multiple testing projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- 10 years of laboratory and pavement materials engineering experience.
- Experience managing accredited materials testing laboratories.
- Experience with laboratory accreditation programs and quality management systems.
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced, client-focused environments.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required
- Ability to successfully pass a federal background check
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting airport, or transportation research programs preferred.
- Experience supporting federal programs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct the day-to-day operation and management of the NextGen Materials Laboratory.
- Maintain AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) accreditation and coordinate all accreditation activities.
- Ensure laboratory testing complies with ASTM, AASHTO, CCRL, and laboratory quality requirements.
- Manage laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
- Develop laboratory testing schedules supporting FAA research projects.
- Coordinate laboratory assessments, inspections, proficiency testing, and accreditation of renewals.
- Supervise laboratory operations, testing activities, and laboratory personnel.
- Maintain laboratory quality records, calibration documentation, and equipment history.
- Oversee laboratory safety programs, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Health & Safety documentation.
- Coordinate laboratory support for NAPTF and NAPMRC research activities.
- Recommend improvements to laboratory operations, testing procedures, and quality systems.
- Provide support and expertise in assigned domain.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
- Special projects as needed.
Benefits
- variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- a dental plan option
- a vision plan
- a 401(k)-plan offering the ability to contribute both pre- and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- vacation
- sick
- 11 Federal holidays
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- jury duty leave
- short and long-term disability benefits
- life insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Phone and internet Reimbursement for eligible employees
- Transportation Support (Uber rides to & from HQ to select locations)
- Training & Education Assistance (per eligibility)
- Annual Wellness Benefit
- Social and Community giveback
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
