Laboratory Technician I
BASF
Geismar, LA0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
This position is responsible for quality assurance testing of in-process samples, raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods within the scope of the Company Quality Policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze raw materials, intermediate products, finished products, and other chemical samples.
- Evaluate suitability according to established specifications to ensure quality and availability of final product.
- Provide quality data and collaborate with the Lab Supervisor and Production personnel to offer innovative ideas for process improvement.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement of lab and plant processes through QA/QC activities.
- Meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
- Ensure the suitability of laboratory equipment through proper operation, maintenance, calibration, verification, and quality control activities.
- Generate quality data and statistical data to support plant personnel in enhancing process control, meeting customer requirements, and improving product quality characteristics.
- Use appropriate software to evaluate data based on internal and external specifications.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Understanding of chemical and instrument measurement processes.
- Self-motivated.
- Willingness to develop technical knowledge and understanding of chemical and measurement processes.
- Lotus Notes
- LabWare
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Power BI
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-year Associates degree in Chemistry or 2-year technical degree in analytical testing in Chemistry or related field is preferred.
- Basic understanding of general chemistry.
- Basic understanding of the theory, operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation, such as:
- Gas chromatographs
- Viscometers
- Spectrophotometers
- pH meters
- Titrators
- Basic understanding of quality assurance and quality control techniques.
- Basic understanding of math and statistics.
- Basic understanding of ISO, RCMS, and cGMP quality system requirements.
- Basic computer skills using software packages.