Quality and Continuous Improvement Lab Tech

Position Title: Quality and Continuous Improvement Lab Tech

Objective: Perform routine and nonroutine quality control testing on finished goods inprocess materials and environmental/EHS samples. Support continuous improvement activities within the QA Lab and ensure all analytical work meets Quality Management System (QMS) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on all products produced at the BASF Freeport Dispersions site following established analytical procedures.
• Set up calibrate and operate laboratory instruments including analytical balances pH/ion meters solids ovens TOC HPLC viscometers GC particle size analyzers and biocide testing equipment.
• Run computercontrolled instruments store and retrieve analytical data and generate accurate documentation.
• Prepare analytical solutions standards buffers and production samples (latex wastewater alumina).
• Prepare environmental effluent samples and final product samples for shipment release.
• Supporting continuous improvement of lab and plant processes through QA/QC activities and ensuring we consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Record and document all test results per QMS requirements.
• Perform data entry interpret control charts/graphs and report outofspec or outoftrend results.
• Maintain organized digital spaces (shared folders MS Teams).

• Conduct inprocess testing and advise production teams on any adjustments needed to bring materials within specification.
• Troubleshoot diagnose and perform routine maintenance on lab instruments.
• Participate in NCM (Nonconformance Management) investigations and tracking.
• Assist with reviewing and improving laboratory procedures.
• Ensure all lab instruments remain within calibration and comply with QMS procedures.
• Support environmental and safety monitoring tests as required.
• Maintain laboratory consumable inventory and ensure strong housekeeping standards.

• Collaborating with Supply Chain and Operations to expedite customer shipments using SAP.
• Participate in site activities such as safety meetings housekeeping training and HR initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Support overtime needs and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced production environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree in Chemistry/Analytical Testing OR High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant industrial lab experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel) and computercontrolled analytical instruments.
• Basic understanding of chemistry quality assurance/quality control analytical methodology and statistics.
• Strong math skills (ratios percentages fractions graph interpretation).
• Ability to read and interpret lab procedures operating instructions and written/oral directions.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced team environment.

Preferred

• Experience in ISO or GMPregulated laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with emulsion polymerization chemistry and testing.
• 2 years of laboratory experience with increasing responsibility.

Knowledge of common laboratory testing equipment (GC HPLC FTIR viscometers).