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The products produced at the Sparta, TN site can be found in everyday products like auto interior ... As you begin your apprenticeship, you will enroll in a BASF-specific Laboratory Technician ...

The products produced at Sparta, TN site can be found in everyday products like an auto interior ... As your apprenticeship begins, you will enroll in and attend a BASF-specific Production Technician ...

Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer. Required Skills/Abilities Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.

Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer. Required Skills/Abilities Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.

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What is the difference between Apprentice Auto vs Auto Technician?

AspectApprentice AutoAuto Technician
CredentialsOn-the-job training, apprenticeship programsHigh school diploma, technical certification
Work EnvironmentMentored, entry-level shop settingsIndependent or team-based repair shops
Job RoleLearning and assisting in repairsPerforming repairs and diagnostics independently

Apprentice Auto roles focus on training and gaining skills under supervision, while Auto Technicians are fully qualified professionals performing repairs independently. The apprenticeship prepares individuals for a career as an Auto Technician, with the main difference being experience level and certification.

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Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Laboratory Technician Apprentice

BASF

Sparta, TN • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


BASF rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 90 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Now hiring! Laboratory Technician Apprentice
Sparta, TN
Starting pay: $20/hr
Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice.
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our Performance Materials team in Sparta, TN.
Come create chemistry with us!
At BASF, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Laboratory Technician Apprentice to the innovative world of Quality Control. 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 Apprentice in our Sparta, TN facility, you will make an impact on the world with a fundamental focus on sustainability. As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will be a part of a team which ensures the quality of performance polymers! The products produced at the Sparta, TN site can be found in everyday products like auto interior, mirror, window housings, power tool housings, furniture applications, electrical switches, and wall plates and more!
As you begin your apprenticeship, you will enroll in a BASF-specific Laboratory Technician Apprentice program. While attending classes, you will work and learn on-site at our Sparta, TN facility, which produces Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, and Polyester colored specialty resins, guided by industry experts. To ensure you can focus on your education, BASF will cover the entire cost of your program, including textbooks!
When you're not studying you will have opportunities to...
Work hands-on in our Sparta, TN plant learning to:
  • Perform various physical and chemical testing on products manufactured at the facility as required by sample plans.
  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate data results.
  • Operate and maintain molding machine for efficient physical test specimen preparation.
  • Accurately perform tests and record results according to the QC area written procedures and test methods.
  • Develop and write QC procedures, policies, and test methods.
  • Aid in maintenance of the Quality Control Quality System and QC laboratory equipment.
  • Become versed in quality data base systems and enter all test data in the proper system.
  • Perform non-routine chemical and physical testing.

If you...
  • Have a HS Diploma or GED
  • Are able to work in a quality control laboratory and lift 50lbs
  • Are able to work 12hr fixed shifts (day OR night/weekends and holidays)

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.

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BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022. At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S.

Industry

Chemical manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Florham Park, NJ, US

Year founded

1865