Zeolite Lab Technician

Basic Purpose:

Materials Synthesis and Catalyst Testing – Meeting the Research and Prototype Sample evaluation requirements of R&D department of BASF Catalysts R&D division.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize safety in lab operation; To maintain a Clean and Safe Work environment by following the best practices of 3C & 5S, demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset to improve lab safety and quality of output.
• Assist in evaluation of catalyst articles and the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the catalyst evaluation unit(s)
• Perform synthesis of zeolites/molecular sieves in autoclaves following written SOP and established recipes.
• Carry out post synthesis modification of zeolites including calcination, ion-exchange, and catalyst preparation on as needed basis.
• Make observations during the experiments and report/discuss these observations with the researchers.
• Work with individuals from the same team as well as other teams and ensure complex tasks with competing priorities are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure all inventory in the lab area is adequately stored as per best practices with labeling and packaging for raw materials, intermediate materials and finished materials/articles as per site procedures.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to catalogue and / or plot results and maintain Excel Summary files
• Report Near Miss, Unsafe Act and conditions in yellow tag report out system, participate in risk assessments and implement corrective actions as and when required.
• Ensure all machinery are maintained as per standard practices and resolve any breakdowns or repair with support from allied departments.
• Recognize when results are not meeting expectations. Either resolve minor problems through established troubleshooting techniques or advise the supervisor of these deviations.