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The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.\nThe Associate Chemist in this entry-level role will support new product development projects within the Household Products (HP) segment of the Packaging Coatings Division, reporting to the HP R&D Technical Manager. Working under the guidance of experienced team members, the successful candidate will contribute to cross-functional projects that address technical specifications defined by HP Marketing. 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