Lab Technician III

Come create chemistry with us!

The Lab Technician will be part of the EDI Product Development team, based in Charlotte, NC, to support the overall success of the Dispersions business by developing new products in an industrial laboratory setting. The Dispersions business of BASF develops, produces, and markets a range of high-quality dispersions for a variety of industries, including coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bonding, nonwovens, and paper manufacturing.

The Lab Technician will work in an industrial laboratory and be responsible for operating the laboratory equipment to create quality prototype samples in a safe, timely, and professional manner.

This position will have the primary responsibility of supporting new product development in the Polymerization Laboratory. The job requires operating laboratory-scale emulsion polymerization reactors. It involves performing laboratory-scale synthesis according to recipes provided by scientists in the product development group. The technician will also ensure that the laboratory equipment and work environment remain operational, uncluttered, and safe. Experience in programming industrial process control systems, as well as experience in process automation and workflow optimization, is a plus.

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Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related sciences OR Associate's degree plus 2 year of relevant lab experience.

Experience:

• Polymer synthesis, viscometers, particle size analyzers, rheometers, and other instruments.
• Qualified individuals will be capable of working in a lab for much of the day with some physical activity required.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals and mechanical equipment.
• Experience in operating and programming industrial process control systems.
• Experience in process automation and workflow optimization.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Capable of working in a structured environment where activities are governed by written procedures, yet flexible enough to work in an environment of scientific experimentation.
• Effectively communicate using oral and written skills (Microsoft Office products) with scientists, peers, and management to ensure information is exchanged at all levels.
• Have a strong sense of work ethic and self-motivation with high standards of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail. Must operate with a high sense of urgency.
• Able to work comfortably in a team environment and effectively on an individual basis, possessing good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have basic computer skills and be comfortable with email, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Controls hardware and software experience preferred.
• Maintaining and operating testing equipment and instruments.
• Operating laboratory-scale emulsion polymerization reactors.
• Measuring physical properties of specimens using viscometers, particle size analyzers, rheometers, and other instruments.
• Timely data entry, updating, and closing projects in a database.

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!