Lab Manager

Job Description

Qualifications required:

•       Degree in Chemistry or preferably in Civil/Chemical/Geotechnical Engineering or related subjects which provide a technical base for understanding testing procedures and the results.

Skills / experience required to do the job:

·         At least 7-8 years of working in a similar laboratory, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience. Should have independently tested a variety of soils, rocks, aggregates, concrete and other building materials and be  familiar with the usual tests, viz.

·         SOIL: Sieve analysis, Fineness Modulus, Proctor test(MDD & OMC), Liquid limit, Plastic limit, Plasticity Index, CBR, Field Density Test(Sand replacement method), Core cutting method

·         SAND: Sieve analysis, Proctor test , Compaction test by sand replacement method, Clay, silt & Dust content

·         AGGREGATE: Sieve analysis, Elongation index, Flakiness index, Sp. Gravity, Abrasion Value, Water absorption,

·         Impact value, Crushing strength

·         CONCRETE: Slump test, Concrete sampling, Compressive strength, Extracting cores from concrete Structure, Rapid chloride permeability Test, Initial surface absorption Test, Water Permeability Test, Water absorption Test

·         PCC SOLID BLOCK: Density, Compressive strength, Water absorption

·         CEMENT: Consistency, Setting time(Initial & Final), Compressive strength, Soundness, Fineness

Role specific competencies required:

·         In-depth experience in conducting tests for a variety of soils, rocks, aggregates, concrete and related construction materials and of Industry Standards and specifications, tolerance, etc.

·         Use and calibration of different equipment and tools.

·         Leadership skills to Manage, Motivate and Develop Technical staff.

·         Analytical and problem solving skills, with ability to find practical solutions to unusual technical requirements for testing/validation of results.

·         Attention to detail to ensure correctness of reports. 

·         People skills to maintain relations with clients, partners and vendors, as well as internally with managers of other departments and other Laboratory Managers.

·         Quality training and certification from a recognized body.

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