Asphalt Emulsion Chemist

Ergon's Paragon Technical Services, in Richland, MS currently has an opening for an Asphalt Emulsion Chemist I.

Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon, Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the world, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel. The Asphalt Emulsion Chemist I is responsible for evaluating asphalt emulsions and binders for specifications and for product development/enhancement for bituminous materials used in the asphalt paving industry.

# Essential Functions of the Job:

An Asphalt Emulsion Chemist I evaluates the properties of asphalts, emulsions, and emulsifiers to investigate their applications in the paving industry. The idea candidate possesses the ability to multitask and stay on top of issues in a deadline-driven environment. Shall display effective time management and organizational skills. The chemist must take ownership and accountability of work to ensure it is neat, clean, and accurate. Will work on projects and matters of limited complexity in a support role. The emulsion team leader and the Technical Director closely manage the work.

# Responsibilities include the following:

- Function effectively in a team environment.

- Qualified in all aspects of emulsion and related asphalt testing.

- Perform laboratory work while maintaining safety as a top priority

- Communicate with the Emulsion Team Leader and Technical Director on the status of all work in the lab.

- Verify lab data is accurate and questionable results are re-evaluated as needed.

- Review all completed paperwork for accuracy regarding data, specifications, and formulations used. Review and create reports as needed.

- Maintain an up-to-date, accurate, and thorough lab notebook that meets all requirements.

- Keep current with applicable testing requirements and standards(ASTM, AASHTO,)

- Maintain lab equipment clean, calibrated, and in working

- Ensure the lab is clean and organized at the end of every day.

- Alert the team leader when the lab supply inventory is low to ensure levels are maintained.

- Knowledge and compliance with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsion Inc., Environmental Health & Safety rules, regulations, and

- Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

- Bachelor's in Chemistry, Engineering, or Science

- Microsoft Office; Outlook; Word; Excel

- Typically 0 – 2 years of experience

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

- 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

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.

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.