Quality Control Technician – Process Catalyst

About the role

Join BASF’s Catalysts division in Vidalia, LA as a Quality Control Technician supporting the Process Catalyst business. You will work on a 12‑hour rotating shift, ensuring raw materials, in‑process samples and finished products meet strict quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials, in‑process samples and finished products for compliance with customer specifications.
• Follow and update quality, safety and environmental procedures and policies.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments safely, including titration setups, ovens, fume hoods, scales, vacuum pumps and particle analyzers.
• Perform instrument calibrations, checks and maintain 5S‑organized lab spaces.
• Use SAP QM to manage quality documentation and fulfill customer requirements.
• Order and manage lab supplies to keep inventories at required levels.
• Generate ideas for safety, efficiency and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and accuracy.
• Experience with basic laboratory instrumentation.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) and familiarity with SAP software.
• Ability to collaborate with operators, engineers, chemists and logistics teams.
• Self‑driven, organized and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Titration
• Ovens
• Fume hoods
• Scales
• Vacuum pumps
• Particle analyzer
• SAP QM
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Permanent position with competitive benefits.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and development.
• Safe, collaborative work environment focused on process safety.