Lab Technician (Night Shift) Huntsville, AL

Now Hiring – Lab Technician – Night shift, Huntsville, AL  

Starting Pay: $22.00 hourly - Shift differential - .50/hr. for day shift and  $2.50/hr. for night shift 

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS, you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. Our benefits include some additional perks below for starters…

• 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

As a Lab Technician I you will…

At the BASF ECMS Huntsville plant, we make the chemistry and technology used in vehicle catalytic convertors and other environmental products. As part of our team, employees help us conceive, design, implement, and validate new equipment, technologies, and processes to help make our world's environment cleaner. Our Quality Control Department plays a vital role in the success of our plant. This position contributes by performing laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics of in-process samples and final products in support of production around the site.

In this role you will

• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as agitators, rheometers, analytical balances, high temperature ovens, pH meters, LECO solids analyzers, and more.
• Be responsible for preparation and testing of in-process and/or final product samples by a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and work instructions regarding proper sample handling, preparation, and testing in support of company’s safety, environmental, and production objectives.
• Participate in routine validation studies to replicate and verify results with industry or scientific literature standards.
• Utilize instruments and data acquisition software to report analytical results.

Your elements for success………

• HS diploma with 1 year of lab and/or QC experience OR a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or a technical degree in a related field with no lab/QC experience.
• Must be able to operate machines of medium complexity, often including use of intermediate computer skills.
• Must demonstrate enhanced trouble shooting skills within their assigned process.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle multitask assignments
• Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision while performing multi-step operations.

About BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions

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.

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BASF is committed to pay transparency practices.  The competitive Pay Rate for this role starts at $22.00/hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factor permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.