Senior Technician

Day Shift

We are looking for a Senior Technician to join our Battery Materials team in Beachwood, Ohio.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protecion and social responsibility.

This position is in BASF’s Lithium-ion Battery Research and Development group in Beachwood, OH. The Senior Pilot Plant Technician carries out daily work in the calcination pilot plant.

During your day shift as a Senior Technician, you will

• Operate a wide variety of calcination pilot equipment (mixers, mills, furnaces, blenders, etc).
• Carry out and support calcination of cathode active materials (5-100kg scale).
• Precise and accurate preparation of raw materials according to stoichiometric requirements.
• Must be capable of repeated lifting and transfer of 50lb sacks.
• Comfortable wearing PAPR and other safety equipment 6-8 hours per day.
• Analyze samples for physical and chemical characteristics and provide summary to manager using Particle Size Analyzer, moisture analyzer, etc. Generates data which is reliable from which correct conclusions and recommendations can be made.
• Record and communicate testing results.
• Keep accurate, current records and logs; provide clearly written experimental observations and results for technical reports; provide data and documentation required for technical documents and patents.
• Create experiments and maintain documentation in electronic lab journal.
• Resolves minor problems, adapting non-conforming samples to routine preparation and procedures.
• Responsible for inventory management and preparation of shipping documents for sample shipments.
• Submission of samples for analytical testing and entering reported analytical results into electronic databases.
• Participate in all functional team activities (safety, housekeeping, etc.).
• Complete daily housekeeping of work area including proper storage and management of sample inventory.

If you...

• BS in Chemistry/Material Science/Chemical Engineering or related science field plus 3 years experience; or Associate degree in Chemistry/Material Science/Chemical Engineering or related science field plus 5 years of experience; or high school education with 7 years of working experience in a laboratory environment.
• Excellent laboratory skills, including detailed record keeping and knowledge of safe handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Detail oriented; understanding of and experience with stoichiometric calculations.
• Demonstrated experience with instrumentation and analytical methods.
• Strong focus and exposure to safety protocols in the pilot plant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

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

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.