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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for basf chemist in Michigan is $27.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A BASF Chemist conducts research, develops chemical products, and ensures quality control in production processes. They work on innovations in agriculture, materials, and industrial chemicals while following safety and environmental standards. Their role may also involve analyzing data, optimizing formulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and sustainability.

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A BASF Chemist's daily responsibilities can include designing and executing laboratory experiments, analyzing chemical samples, interpreting data, and documenting research findings. You may also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality control, and production to develop new products or optimize existing processes. Ensuring strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations is an ongoing aspect of the job. The dynamic nature of the work means you could be rotating between project meetings, hands-on lab work, and reporting results, offering a stimulating and varied schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a BASF chemist?

To thrive as a BASF Chemist, you typically need at minimum a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related field, strong analytical skills, and practical laboratory experience. Familiarity with scientific instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, and various spectroscopy techniques, as well as proficiency in industry-standard software like LIMS, is often required. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication skills distinguish high performers in this role. These abilities are crucial for driving research innovation, maintaining high safety standards, and achieving collaborative objectives in a global, fast-paced chemical industry environment.

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Infographic showing various Basf Chemist job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,188 per year, or $27 per hour.

Quality Control Specialist I

AllSTEM Connections

Jackson, MI • On-site

$58K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform quality control tests on manufactured goods and raw materials to ensure conformity to material specifications.

  • Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration, validation, and verification records.

  • Interact with R&D and management regarding quality concerns and investigations.

Job description

Qualifications:
Exp: 0-3 year
Minimum Bachelor's Degree
Interview: In person
Additional medical screening: no
• Complete all work with a commitment & focus on following all aspects of the guiding principles of BASF Responsible Care.
• Prepare and sign all related documentation where necessary
• Work with root cause analysis on product quality concerns
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Perform required quality control tests of manufactured goods and raw materials to ensure conformity to material specifications
• Maintain lab calibration/validation/verification records and logs
• Maintain a clean/organized laboratory work area
• Interact with R&D/Management with Quality Concerns and Investigations
• Cross-train within all aspects of the QC laboratory including, but not limited to, equipment and procedures in order to cover other specialists
• Support improvement programs
• Supports laboratory accreditation activities
• Assists laboratory in method validations (gage R&R) and measurement uncertainty, as needed
• Assists with training lab personnel as needed (Technical, Quality, SHE, etc.)
• Includes any other additional duties required to help and support the QC Laboratory
Responsibilities:
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, etc. (will consider Associate's Degree with equivalent experience)
• Exposure in a manufacturing environment with experience in wet chemistry including, but not limited to, colorimetric or potentiometric titration methodology, specific gravity and bulk density, viscosity, surface tension, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, cloud point, dissolved solids, turbidity, and moisture (Karl Fischer titration)
• Awareness of Analytical Instrumentation principles and operation (spectroscopy)
• Basic Knowledge of Quality Standards (ISO 9001/TS16949/ISO17025)
• Competent knowledge of Acids & Bases, Cationic/Anionic/Nonionic Surfactants, Natural and petroleum oils and distillates, saponification, ION exchange principles, and solubility of substances
• Awareness of product usage and applications in general terms; Coolants, Cleaners, Phosphates, Surface Treatment, etc.
• Excellent skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Lotus Notes, SAP inventory database, and PLC software operation
• Self-motivated with direction
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrate the consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment and knowledge of safety procedures Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Broughton
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA

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