Russell Standard - Lab Technician

Product Development Lab Technician

Supports the development and improvement of asphalt products, including asphalt binders, emulsions, and modified asphalts. Responsible for preparing test samples, conducting laboratory performance tests, recording data, and assisting with formulation optimization to meet customer and regulatory specifications. The technician plays a critical role in supporting innovation and quality in asphalt products used for road construction and maintenance.

• Performs daily quality control testing
• Conducts analysis of aggregate samples
• Performs lab production and testing of asphalt emulsions and cutbacks, and evaluates asphalt mix design
• Ensures compliance with job, agency, or state specifications with routine asphalt testing
• Performs data collection and reporting to meet job and agency specifications
• Maintains an organized and clean lab
• Follows all safety policies and practices
• All other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Solid math and reading skills, and the ability to understand technical manuals
• Well established organizational skills with strong attention to detail, record-keeping skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focused attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

• Associate's degree or higher (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering)
• Experience in and a strong knowledge of asphalt and aggregate specifications
• Certification in asphalt and aggregates
• Experience in asphalt quality control or as a Certified Aggregate Technician

• Ability to work in a team environment with production and sales personnel, as well as the ability to work independently without close supervision
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Ability to lift, up to 60 pounds as needed
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to perform work which requires frequent and regular walking and standing
• Ability to see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including a computer, copier, fax, phone and other similar office equipment
• Ability to operate laboratory specific technology and equipment

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

This position requires most responsibilities to be performed in an asphalt emulsions manufacturing plant laboratory. Work conditions may involve exposure to hot materials, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, gases, and other substances used in a construction environment.

Russell Standard is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conduct and civil responsibility. The company does not discriminate in hiring, training, or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Russell Standard intends to provide a work environment that is pleasant, professional, and free from intimidation, hostility, or other offenses that might interfere with work performance.

This is not an all‑inclusive document. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors and/or management as deemed appropriate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made (as appropriate to the position and company capabilities) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Job descriptions are not intended as, and do not create employment contracts.

The organization maintains its status as an at‑will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.