Lab Technician - Seneca

About the role

You will perform routine, semi-routine, and/or moderately complex chemical and physical analyses on a variety of materials supporting production activities in a fast-paced, aggressive, customer-service environment; with variable demands and a steep learning curve.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of simple to moderately complex laboratory equipment and instruments, within predefined parameters while working across multiple labs.
• Carry out chemical and physical laboratory tests to make qualitative and quantitative material analyses.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail while keeping necessary records and accepting responsibility for all test results.
• Aid in inventory control of chemicals and apparatuses.
• Troubleshoot analytical processes with guidance.
• Adhere to safety regulations and proper material handling procedures associated with chemical operations while working in compliance with all EHS standards.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects including on-site customer requests.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, with 2 years of lab or related experience
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science discipline, preferred

Qualifications

• Work with hazardous chemicals daily, having proper respect for the inherent hazards and strict adherence to PPE or other safety requirements.
• Adhere to ISO standards and good quality control practices.
• Complete initial and ongoing on-the-job training as needed.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Chemical analysis skills
• Equipment operation
• Safety protocols

Benefits

• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

Pay

Starting Pay Rate - $25.00/hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Work a 12-hour schedule, day or night shift.

BASF

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.