QA/QC Technician I

BASF SE • Sparks, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a QA/QC Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Sparks,GA. BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. The QC Laboratory Technician ensures the quality of products by performing physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process and finished products in support of the manufacturing process. This position requires schedule flexibility to assist with vacation coverage of other team members when necessary (including some weekends and holidays) as well as some early-morning training responsibilities

Requirements

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years laboratory experience or 2 years chromatography experience or Bachelors Degree (BS) (Chemistry or related science field) with minimum 2 years lab experience.
• Strong math skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, understanding of proper chemical handling, use, storage and disposal.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Experience with Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (LCMS).

Responsibilities

• Analyze routine raw material, in-process, and finished good samples using various laboratory techniques including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC) and other methodology such as particle size analyzer, density meter, viscometer, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of all analytical data according to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
• Escalate Out-of-Spec materials to QC Lab Supervisor for data review.
• Aid in management of inventory of consumables such as HPLC columns, spare parts, reference standards, and control samples.
• Complete routine troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Identify and implement process improvement in laboratory functions.
• Strict adherence to established quality, safety and environmental standards is required
• Handle and maintaine Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste from Lab testing and Equipment per the site guidelines.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees