Pasantia academica auxiliar de apoyo en la dirección de laboratorios de la Universidad Santo Tomás seccional Villavicencio

Abstract

This report compiles the experience gained during an internship at the Laboratories Department of Santo Tomás University, where I performed technical and administrative support functions in the Civil Engineering area. The objective was to integrate academic knowledge with the operational and management processes inherent to a professional laboratory environment. During this period, I participated in the execution and supervision of physical and mechanical characterization tests of construction materials and soils, applying standardized procedures and current technical guidelines. I also supported the verification of equipment status, control of technical records, review of results, and document organization according to established quality standards. In the administrative and logistical component, I contributed to inventory management, control of supplies and reagents, scheduling of equipment use, proper storage of materials, and systematization of technical information, strengthening the traceability and operational efficiency of the laboratory. These activities allowed for optimized response times, improved internal organization, and enhanced reliability of the tests performed.