Quality Assurance Lab Technician

BASF SE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to join our Performance Chemicals team in Attapulgus, GA. As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for completing quality control and assurance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, in a safe manner, for the BASF Attapulgus, Georgia site within the scope of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and RCMS Management System in compliance with all certification requirements. The person in this role will also evaluate data using appropriate software to ensure the results meet internal and external specifications. The appropriate person(s) will be notified timely when testing results do not meet required specifications. Support of ongoing continuous improvement of lab and plant processes through QA/QC activities to meet and/or exceed customer expectations is an integral characteristic of this role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including overtime as required.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally in a QC/QA production lab supporting manufacturing (ISO/RCMS environment).
• Developed understanding of general chemistry, laboratory safety, math, and statistics.
• Experience using computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office, LIMS, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Complete quality control and assurance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in compliance with ISO 9001 and RCMS requirements.
• Perform routine sample analysis and verification protocols, including standardizing solutions, following documented methods, and maintaining required records and documentation.
• Evaluate and interpret analytical data using software tools, ensuring results meet internal and external specifications and communicating out-of-spec results to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain chemical standards and documentation, ensuring re-certification and compliance requirements are completed and recorded.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis, including reporting atypical sample or equipment behavior and participating in continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct additional laboratory and plant support activities such as sample collection, environmental monitoring, bench-scale testing, and analytical instrumentation maintenance/verification.
• Utilize laboratory equipment and data software, monitor and interpret SPC charts, and take appropriate actions to maintain quality standards.
• Optimize procedures through Measurement System Analysis and other methods, while following supervisor direction and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED