**Now hiring! Lab Technician** **Beachwood,OH.** We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our Group Research team in Beachwood,OH. **Come create chemistry with us!** As a Technician for BASF’s Process Catalysis Scale-Up North America group, you will be responsible for operating lab/pilot equipment and conducting lab/pilot scale experiments through routine and non-routine procedures for the support of research, development, and production activities and ensure that all equipment is in safe working order. **During your time as a Lab Technician, you will** + Prepare and document the experiment conditions and equipment configuration, daily testing results, and communicates the results to the supervisor. + Perform necessary mathematical calculations with results frequently requiring additional interpretation. + Contribute to experiment planning and scheduling in cooperation with the supervisor. + Enter and follow-up on maintenance and repair work orders of pilot equipment and instrumentation to ensure that all equipment and instrumentation are in safe working order. + Keep inventory of raw materials and products and notifies the supervisor when raw materials are short supplied. Ship and receive raw materials and products. + Identify any hazards and participate in EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) programs, report incidents and near misses. Take ownership of a determined area for housekeeping. **If you...** + Have minimun High School education or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Material Science. + Possess at least 3 years of experience in laboratories. + Have basic proficiency in working with laboratory equipment, tools, tubing, and other related process equipment + Have mechanical ability, which is critical to position (i.e. able to operate, repair, maintain, order,and troubleshoot pilot equipment) + Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs + Have experience with pilot processing equipment, which is highly desired, including extrusion,tablet press, grinding, spray dryer, stirred tank, drying and calcining equipment and autoclaves. + Have basic proficiency in Chemistry, with strict adherence to established safety standards required + Are proficiency in MS Office software **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 **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.