Administrative Assistant - R&D

Job Description

Job Description

Resinall Corp, an Ergon company, currently has an opening for an Administrative Assistant role in our R&D Department.This position supports the R&D organization by managing administrative and operational processes, ensuring the smooth execution of documentation, contracts, purchasing, and maintenance coordination for four laboratories-primarily from the Hattiesburg Thompson Park location.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• 2+ years in an administrative or operational support, preferably in a technical or laboratory environment.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic setting

Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Manage R&D administrative tasks, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders for laboratory supplies, sample shipping, and coordination of records.
• Control laboratory inventory throughout its lifecycle, including receipt, tracking, storage, and disposal.
• Coordinate laboratory waste collection and disposal activities in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Maintain chemical safety documentation and records to support regulatory and operational compliance.
• Provide general administrative support to the R&D team, including meeting coordination, communications, and documentation.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed, in alignment with the employee's training.

Key Performance Indicators 

• Accuracy and timeliness of requisition processing and GR creation
• Responsiveness to internal team and facility-related inquiries
• Effective organization of documentation and reporting
• Consistent support of laboratory sample shipments and customer coordination

Working Relationships

Internal

• R&D team members
• Procurement and Finance
• Maintenance and Facilities
• Corporate Operations and Technical Services

External

• Vendors and service providers
• Shipping companies

OUR CORE VALUES

At Resinall Corp., an 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.

Come and join the Ergon team!

This position may be subject to ACT WorkKeys testing.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Admin Assistant- R&D

Location: Hattiesburg, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

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