Materials Lab Technician

RESPEC, is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician for our Materials Testing Laboratory in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

The responsibilities for this position include:

• Preparing rock test specimens using vertical mill, lathe, and surface grinder
• Inspecting and measuring rock test specimens using micrometers and vertical height gauge
• Photographing test specimens
• Unpacking, cleaning, and organizing rock core
• Palletizing boxes of rock core
• Support tasks and maintenance activities
• Record keeping
• Data entry using Microsoft Excel

On-the-job training will be provided as necessary.  This position requires lifting, moving, and stacking core tubes and boxes weighing 60 pounds.  The position will be 40 hours per week during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Experience with Office365 (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Excellent interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise, range range for this position is $20-25/hour. Compensation includes a comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the EPP after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Retirement & EPP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.