Open To Work
Devin Agustin
Montgomery,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic Laboratory Manager with extensive experience at Material Solutions Laboratory, excelling in quality control and compliance. Proven track record in optimizing processes and leading teams, ensuring adherence to standards. Skilled in equipment calibration and technical documentation, fostering effective communication and problem-solving to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Material Solutions Laboratory
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated QC/QA scheduling for HMA, PCC, and soils field technicians and laboratory testing.
- Managed oversight of field and laboratory technicians to ensure operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards for IDOT round-robin HMA samples and annual lab inspections.
- Supervised calibration and maintenance of testing equipment to uphold reliability.
- Conducted daily staff meetings to prioritize laboratory samples and enhance workflow.
- Reviewed and submitted PCC strength testing reports while addressing quality control queries.
- Trained new personnel on laboratory procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices.
AMRL Laboratory Inspections
Material Solutions Laboratory
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted precise AMRL laboratory inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
- Logged, performed, and reported proficiency samples.
- Executed AMRL assessments by conducting tests and compiling necessary data for Lab Assessor review.
- Addressing non-conformities and making plans for corrective action.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
CCRL Laboratory Inspections
Material Solutions Laboratory
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards during CCRL laboratory inspection.
- Compiled required information and conducted tests for Laboratory Assessor during CCRL assessment.
- Logged and reported proficiency samples for review.
- Addressing non-conformities and making plans for corrective action.
MLA
Illinois Department of Transportation
Various
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Efficiently processed asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and soil field samples.
- Managed inventory for lab and field equipment related to PCC, HMA, and soils.
- Applied IDOT specifications for HMA, soils, PCC, and aggregate consistently.
- Oversaw management of PCC cylinder samples and maintained water baths.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment while processing HMA samples to ensure accuracy.
- Combined and split samples for precise analysis; prepared HMA cores for density testing.
- Conducted compressive strength tests on PCC cylinders, cores, and cubes with accurate reporting.
- Performed various tests, including proctors, organic content analysis, and aggregate gradations.
QC/QA Laboratory Technician
Material Solutions Laboratory
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Processed asphalt, aggregate, concrete, and soil field samples efficiently.
- Managed inventory of lab and field equipment for PCC, HMA, and soils.
- Ensured compliance with IDOT specifications for HMA, soils, PCC, and aggregate.
- Oversaw handling of incoming PCC cylinder samples and water baths, including HMA samples.
- Maintained laboratory equipment through regular maintenance and calibration procedures.
- Combined and split samples daily while processing HMA cores for density analysis.
- Executed compressive strength tests on PCC cylinders, cores, and cubes, calculating results.
- Conducted various tests including standard proctors, organic content analyses, and hydrometer assessments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Romeoville High School.
Romeoville, IL01-2010
Skills
- Quality control and compliance
- Laboratory inspections and management
- Data analysis and process optimization
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Standard operating procedures development
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Inventory management and control
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Team leadership and staff training
- Effective communication and ethics
Certification
- IDOT PCC Level I
- IDOT PCC Level II
- IDOT HMA Level I
- IDOT HMA Level II
- IDOT Aggregate 3-Day
- IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities #2523353, 04/29/29
- ACI Aggregate TestingGrade I
- ACI Field Testing-Grade I
- ACI Concrete Lab Testing Level I
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Tech
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$85000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Laboratory Manager
Material Solutions Laboratory
08.2024 - Current
AMRL Laboratory Inspections
Material Solutions Laboratory
01.2024 - Current
CCRL Laboratory Inspections
Material Solutions Laboratory
04.2023 - Current
MLA
Illinois Department of Transportation
01.2020 - 01.2024
QC/QA Laboratory Technician
Material Solutions Laboratory
01.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Romeoville High School.