Chemical Lab Technician

Full Time
Attapulgus, GA 39815
Posted
Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the verification protocol for instruments and standardize solutions according to documented procedures as well as the required records
  • Complete routine sample analysis following documented methods and communicating with Operators and Supervisors about the quality of material
  • Maintain chemical standards documentation and ensure re-certification is completed and documented as needed
  • Troubleshooting and participate in root cause analysis
  • Reporting atypical sample or equipment behavior to supervisor
  • Additional duties which a Laboratory Technician may carry out include routine chemical reactions or bench-scale tests of plant processes; sample collection in the plant; environmental monitoring; or plant analytical instrumentation maintenance/verification
  • Utilizing equipment and data software programs
  • Monitor and interpret SPC charts and take appropriate action
  • Optimize existing procedures through Measurement System Analysis or other means
  • Conformance to ISO/RCMS requirements
  • Perform assigned duties as outlined by supervisor, management or designee
  • Ability to follow a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and overtime when require
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Good communication skills (oral and written

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 years working experience
  • Experience working in a QC/QA production lab environment supporting manufacturing and demonstrating skills outlined in principle responsibilities section, preferable in positions of increasing responsibility (ISO)
  • Developed understanding of general chemistry and laboratory safety
  • Developed understanding of math and statistics
  • Developed computer skills using software packages such as Microsoft Office, LIMS, SAP

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
  • QC/QA production lab environment: 1 year (Preferred)
  • general chemistry: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
  • SAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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