QA​/QC Technician

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Location
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Sparks, Georgia, USA

We are looking for a QA/QC Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Sparks,GA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

The QC Laboratory Technician ensures the quality of products by performing physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process and finished products in support of the manufacturing process.

This position requires schedule flexibility to assist with vacation coverage of other team members when necessary (including some weekends and holidays) as well as some early-morning training responsibilities

• Analyze routine raw material, in-process, and finished good samples using various laboratory techniques including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC) and other methodology such as particle size analyzer, density meter, viscometer, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of all analytical data according to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)
• Escalate Out-of-Spec materials to QC Lab Supervisor for data review.
• Aid in management of inventory of consumables such as HPLC columns, spare parts, reference standards, and control samples.
• Complete routine troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Identify and implement process improvement in laboratory functions.
• Strict adherence to established quality, safety and environmental standards is required
• Handle and maintaine Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste from Lab testing and Equipment per the site guidelines.

If you have...

• High School Diploma with a minimum of4 years laboratory experience or 2 years chromatography experience or Bachelors Degree (BS) (Chemistry or related science field) with minimum 2 years lab experience.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, understanding of proper chemical handling, use, storage and disposal.
• Experience with Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Experience with Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (LCMS).
• Must be able to work a rotating shift that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we callyou@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well‑being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well‑being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefitsfertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back‑up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• 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!

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to…