Lab Technician I – Catalyst Production

About the role

Join BASF’s Catalyst division in Savannah, GA as a Lab Technician I. You will perform quality‑control testing on catalyst products manufactured at the Savannah site, supporting the production of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, co‑catalysts and related additives.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct quality‑control testing according to documented analytical procedures.
• Set up, calibrate and operate laboratory instruments such as analytical balances, pH and ion meters, microwave moisture and digestion ovens, surface‑area analyzers, atomic absorption spectrometers, X‑ray fluorescence and diffraction devices, and particle‑size analyzers.
• Operate computer‑controlled instrumentation, store and extract analytical data.
• Prepare solutions, standards and buffers following standard formulas.
• Prepare QC production samples including microspheres, zeolites, FCC catalysts and alumina.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED with 2‑3 years laboratory experience, or an Associate/Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or a related field.
• Familiarity with laboratory analysis and basic math calculations.
• Willingness to work 12‑hour rotating shifts (day/night).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and carry up to 25 lb.

Required skills

• Analytical balances
• pH meters and ion meters
• Microwave moisture analysis ovens
• Microwave digestion ovens
• Surface‑area analysis equipment
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy
• X‑ray fluorescence (XRF)
• X‑ray diffraction (XRD)
• Particle‑size analysis instruments
• Computer‑controlled data acquisition
• Solution preparation
• Quality‑control sample preparation

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainable chemistry solutions.
• Access to training and development programs within a global leader.