Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Now hiring! Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Attapulgus, GA. (Onsite)

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to join our Performance Chemicals team in Attapulgus, GA.

Come create chemistry with us!

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.

During your 12 hour rotating shift as a Quality Assurance Lab Technician, you will...

• 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.

If you...

• Have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Are able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including overtime as required.
• Are able to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Have 2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting, ideally in a QC/QA production lab supporting manufacturing (ISO/RCMS environment), it is preferred.
• Have a developed understanding of general chemistry, laboratory safety, math, and statistics, it is preferred.
• Have experience using computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office, LIMS, or SAP, it is preferred. 

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.