BASF India Careers: Zeolite Lab Technician | Chemical Engineers Apply Now
Are you looking for a rewarding Lab Technician opportunity within a world-class R&D environment? This Zeolite Lab Technician position offers an excellent career path at BASF India Careers, ideal for candidates seeking hands-on laboratory experience, catalyst testing exposure, and growth in Chemical Engineering Jobs within a global organization.
About BASF
BASF India Careers offers dynamic opportunities across research, development, and advanced materials innovation. The BASF Catalysts R&D division is a global leader in catalyst technologies, providing a collaborative and cutting-edge environment for scientists, engineers, and lab professionals. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation, BASF supports talent pursuing meaningful careers in chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
Job Details
- Job Post: Zeolite Lab Technician
- Location: Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
Preferred Qualification: Master’s degree (M.Tech./M.E./equivalent) in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science or related fields with 2+ years of relevant lab experience in an industrial or academic environment.
OR
Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech./B.E./B.Chem. Eng./equivalent) in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science/related fields or M.Sc. in Chemistry or related fields with 4+ years of relevant lab experience may also be considered. Proficiency in data an
alysis tools preferred.Job Description
This role is an excellent fit for candidates pursuing Lab Technician opportunities, especially those exploring BASF India Careers or growth-oriented Chemical Engineering Jobs.
Basic Purpose:
Materials Synthesis and Catalyst Testing – Meeting the Research and Prototype Sample evaluation requirements of the R&D department of BASF Catalysts R&D division.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prioritize safety in lab operations; maintain a Clean and Safe Work environment by following 3C & 5S best practices; demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset to improve lab safety and the quality of output.
- Assist in the evaluation of catalyst articles and the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the catalyst evaluation unit(s).
- Perform synthesis of zeolites/molecular sieves in autoclaves following written SOP and established recipes.
- Carry out post-synthesis modification of zeolites, including calcination, ion-exchange, and catalyst preparation, on an as-needed basis.
- Make observations during the experiments and report/discuss these observations with the researchers.
- 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.
- 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 materials/articles as per site procedures.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to catalogue and/or plot results and maintain Excel Summary files.
- Report Near Miss, Unsafe Act, and conditions in the yellow tag report out system, participate in risk assessments, and implement corrective actions as and when required.
- Ensure all machinery is maintained as per standard practices and resolve any breakdowns or repairs with support from allied departments.
- Recognize when results are not meeting expectations. Either resolve minor problems through established troubleshooting techniques or advise the supervisor of these deviations.
