Laboratory Technician I

About the role

Join BASF’s Geismar team as a Laboratory Technician I, supporting quality assurance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. You will work in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment, applying analytical techniques to ensure product quality and compliance with company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials, intermediate and finished product samples according to established specifications.
• Generate and evaluate quality data, supporting continuous improvement of lab and plant processes.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and verify laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, viscometers, spectrophotometers, pH meters, and titrators.
• Utilize software tools (Lotus Notes, LabWare, SAP, Microsoft Office, Power BI) for data reporting and quality documentation.
• Ensure laboratory equipment suitability through proper maintenance and quality control activities.

Required profile

• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related technical field (preferred).
• 0‑2 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing laboratory environment.
• Basic understanding of general chemistry, laboratory instrumentation, QA/QC techniques, statistics, and cGMP/ISO quality systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, self‑motivate, and develop technical knowledge.

Required skills

• Lotus Notes
• LabWare
• SAP
• Microsoft Office
• Power BI
• Gas chromatography
• Viscometry
• Spectrophotometry
• pH measurement
• Titration

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainable chemistry initiatives.
• Professional development and continuous improvement environment.