**Now hiring! Lab Technician Apprentice - White Stone, SC** Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. **_Starting pay $20.00/hr. progressing to $25.00/hr._** **The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!** At BASF, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Laboratory Technicians to the innovative world of Manufacturing. If you are looking to build a meaningful career while making an impact on the world, then come create chemistry with us! As a Laboratory Technician in our Whitestone, SC surfactants plant, you will make an impact on the world with a fundamental focus on sustainability. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be a part of a team which manufactures surfactants for the personal care and cleaning industries. Materials produced at this site have gone into many products used in the fight against COVID-19, including soaps and disinfectants. **Starting in May, 2025, you…** Will begin a BASF specific academic program at USC-Upstate while working and learning on site in our White Stone, SC surfactants site from some of the best in the business. During your time here we don’t want you to sweat the small stuff so BASF will cover the entire cost of your educational program, including books! **When you’re not studying you will have opportunities to…** Work hands-on in our White Stone, SC surfactants plant you will learn to: + Test raw materials, in-process samples, and final samples. + Perform routine calculations and decisions for making process adjustments as required. + To accurately record in databases like SAP and communicate the test results. + Responsible for standardizations of all reagents used in the laboratory. + Perform internal standard testing for maintenance & failure prevention of laboratory equipment and reagents. + Be responsible for reporting unsafe laboratory equipment, behaviors, and conditions. + Maintain supply of solvents and safe disposal of wastes. Communicate need to order reagents and supplies. + Unpack and store reagents and supplies when received. + Communicate with internal and external customers. + Obtain and store retains. + Dispose of in-process, raw material, and old retains as needed. + Clean glassware and general housekeeping of the lab. + Trouble shoot product being manufactured in the plant as needed. + File raw material and product batch sheets. **If you...** + Have a HS Diploma or GED + Are willing to work in a chemical plant environment and can lift 50lbs + Have ability to stand extended amounts of time + Are able to work 12hr shifts (day **OR** night/weekends and holidays) + Are willing to enroll in a academic program to launch a career in Manufacturing + Have experience with computers (e.g. spreadsheets, databases, MS Office) + Can work in a team environment and be in attendance for all assigned shifts **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.