What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at BASF?
Now hiring! Lab Technician
Houston, TX (Onsite).
We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our Performance Chemicals team.
Come create chemistry with us!
As an innovative partner, the Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries such as plastics, automotive, refineries, lubricants, oilfield, and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team has outstanding market knowledge. Together with our innovation platform and application know-how, this ensures BASF’s technological competence and allows us to provide our customers with excellent solutions.
As a Lab Technician, you will perform application testing in our technical service laboratory supporting the global technology team to identify the right BASF chemistry for customer specific needs. The position will primarily support global technology and development projects in the areas of surfactant-based applications. The Laboratory Technician will report to the Surfactant Team Lead as part of the global technology team. The highly self-paced and motivated person will provide hands-on laboratory support to solve customer problems and generate innovative technical solutions.
During your day shift as a Lab Technician, you will
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 call you@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:
About Us
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 advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Equal employment opportunities
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Houston, TX (Onsite).
We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our Performance Chemicals team.
Come create chemistry with us!
As an innovative partner, the Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries such as plastics, automotive, refineries, lubricants, oilfield, and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team has outstanding market knowledge. Together with our innovation platform and application know-how, this ensures BASF’s technological competence and allows us to provide our customers with excellent solutions.
As a Lab Technician, you will perform application testing in our technical service laboratory supporting the global technology team to identify the right BASF chemistry for customer specific needs. The position will primarily support global technology and development projects in the areas of surfactant-based applications. The Laboratory Technician will report to the Surfactant Team Lead as part of the global technology team. The highly self-paced and motivated person will provide hands-on laboratory support to solve customer problems and generate innovative technical solutions.
During your day shift as a Lab Technician, you will
- Assist with the product testing and the development of new surfactant formulations as well as conducting application testing of newly developed products in the oilfield applications.
- Work with senior team members in the technical service group in Houston on project and working effectively in a team environment across multiple disciplines and cultures.
- Compile and analyze test data. Writing reports and preparing presentation to communicate results both internally and to customers.
- Incorporate safe work procedures in all aspects of the job while maintaining a safe work environment in the laboratory (e.g., drafting procedures for running and maintaining equipment per HSE standards).
- Assist in building, installing, and maintaining specialized equipment designated for oilfield applications (e.g., Swagelok tubing and fittings, ISCO pumps, fluid accumulators, pressure vessels, relief devices, vacuum pumps, etc.).
- Support the Regional Quality Manger on area pertaining to ISO 9001:2008 certifications, audits, customer complaints and creation/execution of the quality management system.
- Collaborate with teammates and participating in project meetings. Training others when needed.
- Role will be filled commensurate with experience.
- Have a BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related scientific filed with 2 year of hand-on laboratory experience or Master’s degree with 1 year of hand-on laboratory experience.
- Hold strong general laboratory techniques and troubleshooting skills (i.e. sample preparation, mixing equipment, and viscosity measurement). A good understanding in surfactant chemistry with previous experience in surfactant-based testing techniques (like surface tension, interfacial tension and phase behavior) and oilfield application testing are preferred.
- Have effective writing, verbal communication, presentation skills and great organizational skills.
- Posess ability to work in a team environment across multiple disciplines and cultures.
- Are proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
- Are highly motivated, self-starter, detailed oriented and able to multi-task as well as work independently with minimal managerial direction. Must be able to handle multiple time sensitive tasks.
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 call you@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 benefits (fertility, 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!
About Us
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 advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
Equal employment opportunities
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
