Laboratory & Material Responsible

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Establish and Operate the Laboratory: Set up, organize, and manage the temporary on-site laboratory according to project needs and international standards (e.g., ASTM, BS, ISO).
Equipment Management: Ensure all laboratory equipment (e.g., compression machines, sieves, density apparatus) is properly calibrated, maintained, and verified before use.
Supervision: Supervise and train laboratory technicians and assistants to ensure accurate and consistent execution of all testing procedures.
Inventory: Manage the inventory of testing supplies, chemicals, and consumables required for continuous operation.
Sampling and Testing: Schedule and perform routine and non-routine sampling and testing of core construction materials, including but not limited to:
Concrete: Slump tests, casting cubes/cylinders, compression strength testing.
Soil & Earthworks: Compaction tests (Proctor), density tests (Sand Cone/Nuclear), moisture content, and bearing capacity tests.
Aggregates: Sieve analysis, specific gravity, and abrasion tests.
Asphalt/Bitumen (if applicable): Density, extraction, and binder content.
Witnessing: Witness third-party independent laboratory testing and verify their results.
Non-Conformance: Identify and report Non-Conforming Materials (NCMs) immediately. Investigate the root cause of material failures and propose corrective actions.
Material Submittals: Assist the QA/QC team in preparing, reviewing, and tracking all Material Submittals to the client/consultant for approval.
Inspection: Participate in the incoming inspection of all delivered materials on site, checking quantity, damage, and compliance with the approved submittals and specifications.
Storage: Ensure materials are stored correctly and protected from damage or contamination as per manufacturer recommendations and project quality plans.
Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, accurate, and organized records of all material tests, results, and material certification reports.
Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly Material Quality Reports summarizing testing activities, compliance status, and any quality issues.
Compliance: Ensure all testing documentation is complete, traceable, and ready for audits and the final project handover dossier.