Laboratory Manager Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO (NOW HIRING)

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Materials Laboratory Manager for full-time employment with our Materials Laboratory in Denver, CO. The Materials Laboratory Manager will perform laboratory observations, tests, and oversight. Communicates with the engineering staff and other applicable field personnel. Maintain and clean equipment and work areas as needed, oversee equipment calibration, inventory and purchasing approvals. Responsibilities may include assisting field and engineering staff in other assignments. Comply with company policies and safety standards.

Materials Laboratory Managers are paid an annual salary between $85,000.00 and $100,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. Our full-time employees enjoy paid vacation and paid sick time as well as a generous benefits package which includes medical, life and long term disability insurances. Voluntary benefits options include dental, vision, critical illness, accident, supplemental life, short term disability, a flexible spending account and a health savings account.  Retirement benefits include a 401K and Profit Sharing Plan. CTL|Thompson, Inc. also supports certification attainment and ongoing professional development of our staff which includes covering the cost of obtaining required certifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interview, train, and oversee Engineering (Lab) Technicians I, II and III.
• Oversee scheduling and daily workflow and coordinate with Project Managers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Provide performance evaluations. 
• Approve or decline timecards and time off requests.
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform various laboratory tests per specified standards.
• Manage workflow of laboratory testing in computer programs (SpectraQest).
• Review laboratory test results and outputs (SpectraQest).
• Lead and maintain laboratory accreditation processes (AMRL/CCRL and other applicable agencies) under the direction of the Technical Director.
• Manage proficiency testing programs (AMRL/CCRL) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain laboratory quality systems and documentation. 
• Resolves conflicts among owners, contractors, and other parties within scope of authority. 
• Prepare invoices for laboratory services as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good understanding of laboratory tests performed by CTL|T.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in CTL|T's software.
  

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Either additional pre-engineering related coursework or vocational school; OR equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
• At least three years of experience required including supervisory experience.
• Minimum of five years of field and laboratory testing methods, techniques, and results interpretation.
  

Certifications:

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Grade I or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• ACI Masonry Testing Technician or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade I or ability to obtain it within 6 months.

Work Environment:

This job operates inside, in a geotechnical laboratory environment. Routinely uses PPE and other safety equipment.

Physical/General Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds at times.
• Evening and weekend work possible.
  

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon:

• Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the I-9 form upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the I-9 form) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment.
• Satisfactory completion of a drug test from a laboratory certified by Colorado and chosen (and paid for) by CTL|Thompson, Inc. The laboratory will collect and test the drug test samples, for which the required notice will be included with any employment offer and for which the required consent forms will be provided by the laboratory.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with the company automobile insurance policy guidelines.

As leaders in the industry, CTL|Thompson, Inc. employs only those with technical excellence and professionalism.  Individuals exhibiting these qualities are attracted to CTL|Thompson, Inc. by the potential for professional growth and advancement within the organization.

CTL|Thompson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled.

Please note that CTL|Thompson, Inc. will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement.  In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CTL|Thompson, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  Any such unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of CTL Thompson, Inc.