Assistant Lab Manager

Assistant Laboratory Manager - New Haven, CT
   Entry-Level Construction Materials Testing
   
   The Assistant Laboratory Manager supports the Lab Manager with daily lab operations, recordkeeping, and quality-system organization. This is a good role for a recent graduate who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in construction materials testing and quality control.
   
   Responsibilities
   - Help organize samples, test paperwork, lab schedules, and storage areas.
   - Maintain training, certification, competency, calibration, maintenance, and equipment trackers.
   - File calibration certificates, test records,  and quality documents.
   - Check paperwork for missing dates, initials, sample IDs, or equipment IDs before filing.
   - Help prepare for internal audits, NVLAP audits, and monthly quality meetings.
   - Follow up on overdue records, training, equipment checks, and corrective-action items.
   - Help keep current procedures, worksheets, and report templates organized and available.
   - Support onboarding and training documentation for new technicians.
   
   Qualifications
   - Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, engineering technology, materials science, or a related field preferred.
   - Strong organization and attention to detail.
   - Comfortable with Excel, Word, shared folders, and tracking spreadsheets.
   - Willing to learn ASTM test methods, lab procedures, and quality systems.
   - Prior lab or construction experience is helpful but not required.
   
   Growth Path
   - Opportunity to grow into laboratory management, quality coordination, method-specific testing, and greater operations responsibility.