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Soils and Aggregate Lab Supervisor (Laboratory Supervisor II)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts · Hopkinton, Rhode Island, US

Soils and Aggregate Lab Supervisor (Laboratory Supervisor II) - ( 260000JF ) Description Position Summary The Research & Materials Section (RMS) serves as Ma...

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Soils and Aggregate Lab Supervisor (Laboratory Supervisor II) - ( 260000JF ) Description Position Summary: The Research & Materials Section (RMS) serves as MassDOT’s central materials laboratory. Our engineers, chemists, technicians, inspectors, and administrative professionals support MassDOT by ensuring that MassDOT complies with all applicable federal guidelines and regulations relating to construction material quality. Staff are responsible for the sampling and testing of construction materials, developing a wide range of material standards and guidelines, evaluating laboratories throughout the Commonwealth, and facilitating research projects. RMS participates in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Accreditation Program and meets strict organizational, personnel, equipment, and testing proficiency requirements. The lab performs testing in the following areas: concrete, soils and aggregates, asphalt binder, hot mix asphalt, chemical, and physical (standard manufactured materials). This position functions as the Supervisor for the Soils and Aggregate Laboratory Units that performs necessary work to support the operation of the Research...