What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Help – R&D Laboratory Assistant position at Ergon Inc.?
Resinall Corp, an Ergon company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Research & Development team as a Summer Help – R&D Laboratory Assistant. This temporary position will support ongoing R&D initiatives by preparing laboratory-scale batches, performing standardized testing, and documenting results for internal review.
Key Responsibilities
8 –12 weeks during the summer months (start and end dates flexible)
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At Ergon Inc., We Live By Our Core Values
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: Summer Help-Laboratory Assistant
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare bench-scale laboratory formulations according to established procedures or project guidelines.
- Perform physical and chemical testing on raw materials, intermediate products, and final formulations using lab instrumentation.
- Record, organize, and submit test results to R&D staff and management in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist in maintaining clean and orderly lab environments, including proper labeling, storage, and disposal of materials.
- Follow all safety protocols and company policies related to laboratory operations and chemical handling.
- Provide general technical support to R&D chemists and project leaders as needed.
- Enrollment in a college or university program, preferably in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory practices, including weighing, mixing, and sample handling.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions precisely and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Previous lab or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
8 –12 weeks during the summer months (start and end dates flexible)
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At Ergon Inc., We Live By Our Core Values
- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're the experts, we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.
- Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: Summer Help-Laboratory Assistant
Location: Hattiesburg, MS