Research Technician II

Job description

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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…

  Research Technician II – Charlotte, NC - 2002430

  Research Technician III is a member of a team of Technicians who are coordinated by a Lab Coordinator under the direction of the Polylab Research Coordinators and at the discretion of the R&D product and Process Development Managers. Individual has no administrative responsibility.

Role supports the R&D activities for the growth of the EDN business and supports the Polylab operations including the daily deliverables and elements of safety and cost management. 

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

Formula for Success :

·  Leveraging your educational background in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field, you will synthesize and characterize polymers to support the existing and develop new printing and packaging, adhesive and industrial coatings products & portfolio.
·  Your strong commitment to workplace safety is a plus as you will maintain a well-stocked, clean, and safe laboratory environment.
·  Your solid skills in interpreting data and documenting results will be essential as you will prepare resins and emulsion polymers, summarize data, and report observations to the supervising scientist.
·  Your ability to display the highest standards of job safety, integrity, accuracy, reproducibility, and attention to detail will be of high importance as you commission, calibrate, and operate laboratory equipment, as well as coordinate and ship samples to technical marketing and customers.
·  Experience with polymer synthesis, processing and testing equipment. Must have the highest standards of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail. Must be highly organized, flexible and capable of adapting to priority changes daily. Qualified individual will be capable of light physical activity, full days of desk work and combinations of both.
·  Must be capable of working in a structured environment where activities are governed by written procedures yet flexible enough to work in an environment of scientific experimentation.
·  Basic understanding of process equipment design including pumps, polymerization reactors, pressure relief valve sizing, material balances, instrument specifications, and heat exchangers. Knowledge of automation systems (PLC, DCS) a large plus.
·  Effectively communicate using oral & written skills with scientists, peers, and management to ensure that information is exchanged at all levels.
·  Responsible for the safe operation of high temperature continuous polymerization and waterborne emulsion reactors per standard protocols under the supervision of scientist for the development of new products and production support of EDN manufacturing operations
·  Responsible for coordinating lab workload, including safety and EHS activities, raw material & waste handling, prioritization of work request by interfacing with scientists. This includes maintaining an open process safety culture, Zero Incident Mindset, provide and complete safety training
·  Responsible for documenting results with a high attention to detail, while summarizing and reporting observations to the supervising chemist. Responsible for independent project work or operate reactors to help troubleshoot pilot plant issues.
  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.

  BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.