Senior Analytical Technician
Now hiring! Senior Analytical Technician
Attapulgus,GA
About the role
Join our Refinery Catalyst business unit team in Attapulgus,GA. Support both R&D department and Technical Service team by managing catalyst sample shipments and inventory. Work in person in the R&D team.
Responsibilities
- Run R&D samples on analytical instruments with established routines.
- Develop and validate new analytical methods to support evolving R&D needs.
- Work collaboratively with the analytical R&D team to plan and prioritize analytical tasks for optimum productivity.
- Mentor and train junior technicians on analytical methods, laboratory practices, and instrument operation.
- Recommend improvements to analytical practices and workflows.
Requirements
- BS degree in Chemistry or related sciences + 4 years of experience or Associate degree with 6 years of applicable experience, OR HS diploma with 10+ years of experience.
- Advanced knowledge of analytical instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and analytical methods.
- Hands-on experience operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and infrared (IR) instrumentation.
- Hands-on experience in operating scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) is considered a plus.
Qualifications
- Strong written / verbal communication, organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Competence in the use of MS Office tools.
- Knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and equipment including detailed record keeping.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 lb as well as climb ladders and stairs.
Skills
- Hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation.
- Ability to develop and validate analytical methods.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
- Comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members.
- Fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more.
- Discount programs for families of all ages and stages.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens.
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
Pay
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Schedule
8-hour shift.
Benefits
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens.
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
Company Information
BASF is a global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.