QC Lab Technician II

Job description

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with strong emphasis process safety, as well as safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

Where the Chemistry Happens…

 

QC Lab Technician II (1904374) – Battle Creek, MI

 

The QC Laboratory in Battle Creek MI is part of the BASF Toda America (BTA) battery materials manufacturing plant. We provide direct analytical support to our cathode active materials production facility through regular inspection of raw materials and finished products. The laboratory is operating in a high volume, deadline driven, fast paced environment. The main focus of the QC team is to provide accurate and precise data to our customers in a timely manner. In this role, you will perform a variety of routine physical and chemical tests using different laboratory equipment and software. The QC lab technician will also be responsible for the following…

·  Leveraging your education in chemistry or a related scientific discipline combined with your work experience, you will use the techniques of titration, BET surface area measurement, XRD analysis, particle size distribution and material composition determination via ICP.
·  Demonstrate your team player attitude by providing secondary support to other lab technicians in doing different physical and chemical analysis
·  Maintain safe work environment by following standards, procedures and complying with legal regulations
·  Execute analytic methods to deliver data to assess quality of our raw materials and products
·  Ensure that the data is accurately captured by following procedures and reported on time
·  Develop and execute plans for routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
·  Prepare and maintain control charts and trend charts for each of the tested parameters
·  Exhibit good analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root cause of non-conforming data and implement appropriate corrective actions
·  Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve the reliability or efficiency of our quality testing
·  Identify and execute projects required to maintain the laboratory including routine repairs of equipment
·  Learn new QC methods developed by Production Technology so that they can be successfully implemented in the QC lab. 

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…

 

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You @BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you @BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

Basic Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Experience working in a laboratory environment
·  Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BASF recognizes institutions of higher education accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.