Description
Nature of the Position:
Materials Laboratory Auditors, known at AASHTO as Laboratory Assessors, conduct on-site and remote assessments at construction materials testing (CMT) laboratories in all fifty states, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam, and Canada. During an assessment, Laboratory Assessors evaluate the technical capabilities of testing agencies and review their quality management system for compliance to national standards. Laboratory Assessors travel approximately 16-20 weeks a year, in 2-to-3-week periods.
When not traveling for assessments, Laboratory Assessors perform pre- and post-assessment activities, provide technical support to staff and customers, assist with internal and external training activities, and support other aspects of the program in meaningful ways.
Auditors participate in an extensive training period that lasts for approximately one year and are designated Laboratory Assessors – Trainees up until the successful completion of the training period, at which point they are then eligible for promotion.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for people who are:
- Excited to travel and work in new environments.
- Adaptable, confident problem-solvers who thrive working independently.
- Strong communicators who connect easily with individuals of all backgrounds and communication styles.
- Skilled in STEM fields and are motivated to apply math and science knowledge in practical, real-world settings.
- Committed to acting with integrity and exercise sound judgement.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in a STEM-related field.
- Strong verbal communication and technical writing abilities.
- Work independently and remain self-motivated.
- Ability to travel independently at least 16 weeks per year.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate motor vehicles.
- Drive up to 450 miles per day, on occasion.
- Transport an assessment kit weighing approximately 15 pounds 1-2 times a day.
- Live or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of our Frederick, MD office.
