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As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.\nWe Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.\nTogether, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.\nSafety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.\nWe Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.\n\nLife in Taylorsville: Located in Southeast Mississippi, Taylorsville is just an hour outside Jackson and Hattiesburg. \nTaylorsville is home to a variety of industries, including lumber, manufacturing, agriculture and finance. \nOur Taylorsville team has strong ties to the local community and participates in the town’s annual Halloween event, Farmers Market and holiday tree decorating event. \nNearby attractions include the Bienville National Forest and several picturesque state parks and lakes for camping, canoeing, hunting and fishing. \nTaylorsville is 30 minutes from Laurel, Mississippi – the setting of HGTV’s “Home Town” and location of the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. Be sure to also check out the Hattiesburg Zoo and Mississippi Armed Forces Museum in nearby Hattiesburg.\n\nWhat Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:\nPerform QA/QC testing on Resins and other chemical products.\nTrain operators on applicable analytical methods; and assist them in working toward continuous improvement.\nPerform equipment calibration & maintenance for the production and QA labs.\nMaintain and operate advanced analytical equipment including a GC.\nUse statistical and quality tools to help meet or exceed quality goals.\nReview product and raw material quality data in the ERP system (M3/Infor) for accuracy.\nPackage and ship samples per DOT and IATA requirements.\nSupport the Quality and Environmental departments.\nManage the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program.\nManage the stormwater testing program.\nManage universal hazardous waste program.\nAdhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures by wearing necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE), i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs.\n\nWhat is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):\nInclude the necessary and preferred job requirements of the role\n4 years of laboratory or environmental experience, or an Associate degree with 2 years of laboratory/environmental experience, or a BS degree in science.\nExperience with Microsoft Office Software. 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