Laboratory Technician Apprentice
BASF
About the Role
Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice in the Performance Materials team at our Sparta, TN facility. This apprenticeship offers a fundamental focus on sustainability and an introduction to the innovative world of Quality Control. You will be part of a team ensuring the quality of performance polymers used in everyday products.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform various physical and chemical testing on manufactured products as required by sample plans.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate data results.
- Operate and maintain molding machine for efficient physical test specimen preparation.
- Accurately perform tests and record results according to written procedures and test methods.
- Develop and write QC procedures, policies, and test methods.
- Aid in the maintenance of the Quality Control Quality System and QC laboratory equipment.
- Become versed in quality data base systems and enter all test data into the proper system.
- Perform non-routine chemical and physical testing.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- HS Diploma or GED
- Ability to work in a quality control laboratory
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Ability to work 12hr fixed shifts (day OR night/weekends and holidays)
Qualifications
As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will enroll in a BASF-specific Laboratory Technician Apprentice program. While attending classes, you will work and learn on-site at our Sparta, TN facility, which produces Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, and Polyester colored specialty resins. You will be guided by industry experts. BASF will cover the entire cost of the program, including textbooks.