Lab Technician I

About the role

Join BASF’s Catalyst team 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 additives.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct quality‑control testing according to documented analytical procedures.
• Set up, calibrate and operate laboratory instrumentation 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 instruments, store and extract data.
• Prepare solutions, standards and buffers for analytical work.
• Produce quality‑control samples including microspheres, zeolites, FCC catalysts and alumina.
• Work 12‑hour rotating shifts (day/night) in a laboratory environment.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED with 2‑3 years laboratory experience, or an Associate’s/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.
• 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 instrumentation and data handling
• Solution, standard and buffer preparation

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on sustainable catalyst technologies.
• Access to BASF’s global resources and development programs.