Engineering Lab Tech/SME I

BASF Catalysts•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At the BASF ECMS Huntsville plant, we make the chemistry and technology used in vehicle catalytic convertors and other environmental products. As part of our team, employees help us conceive, design, implement, and validate new equipment, technologies, and processes to help make our world's environment cleaner. Our Quality Control Department plays a vital role in the success of our plant. This position contributes by performing laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics of in-process samples and final products in support of production around the site.

Requirements

HS diploma, bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or a technical degree in a related field with 5+ years of lab experience.
Must be able to operate machines of medium complexity, often including use of intermediate computer skills.
Must demonstrate enhanced trouble shooting skills within their assigned process.
Must demonstrate the ability to handle multitask assignments.
Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision while performing multi-step operations.
Must be able to analyze, interpret, and report data to key stakeholders around the site.

Responsibilities

Operates ALL laboratory equipment and instruments such as agitators, rheometers, analytical balances, high temperature ovens, pH meters, LECO solids analyzers, XRF, BET, and CAEF Reactors.
Ability to perform ALL laboratory job functions.
Responsible for training in preparation and testing of in-process and/or final product samples by a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation.
Adheres to company policies, procedures, and work instructions regarding proper sample handling, preparation, and testing in support of company’s safety, environmental, and production objectives.
Coordinates and participates in routine validation studies (MSA) to replicate and verify results with industry or scientific literature standards.
Utilization of instrument and data acquisition software to report analytical results.
Ability to perform general calibration and maintenance work on lab equipment.
Ability to facilitate Management of Change (MOC), special projects, Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and lead other projects as assigned.
Ability to train, lead, and coordinate the work of lab technicians.