ECMS – BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions Division Hiring for Lab Technician – R&D at Chengalpet Taluk, India Full Time

Lab Technician – R&D

Chengalpet Taluk, TN, IN, 603002

As a chemicals supplier to almost all industries, BASF will establish a standalone subsidiary dedicated to its Mobile Emissions Catalysts, Precious Metals Trading, Recycling, and related Products and Services business. The new group is referred to as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and is wholly owned by BASF. BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions will operate globally in over 15 countries and comprise of approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us – in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Basic Purpose:

Catalyst Production & Testing – Meeting the Research and Prototype Sample production requirements of R&D department of BASF Catalysts R&D division.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare catalysts using impregnation, slurry preparation and coating on substrates.

• Make observations during the experiments and report/discuss these observations with the researchers.

• 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.

• Prioritize safety in lab operation; always follow the requirement of prescribed personal protective equipment (PPEs) as per the area of operation / activity performed.

• 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 catalyst articles as per site procedures.

• 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.

• Perform necessary quality checks on the slurry / coated parts either within the R&D area or with support from other departments.

• Check the quality / quantity of the raw materials issued from warehouse, and maintain the finished goods quality / quantity as per the specified norms

• Ensure disposal of waste generated from lab activities as per site procedures and practices

• 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.

Job requirement

• Basic Qualification ITI / Diploma in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related fields, required

• 1+ years of prior lab experience in an industrial environment, required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science or related fields, preferred