Now Hiring! Analytical Scientist

Wyandotte, MI

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Where the chemistry happens…

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. The Global Engineering team leverages our technical know-how and expertise to deliver solutions that enable safe, sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive production.

We are looking for someone who will effectively lead BASF Key analytical expertise in the NMR, FTIR and Raman technical areas to Provide Analytical Solutions to Various Business Units within BASF for Structure Elucidation analysis.

As a Analytical Scientist, You Create Chemistry By...

Developing and promoting spectroscopy analytical techniques including NMR, FTIR or Raman to support BASF global RD and business needs.

Being responsible for operation and maintenance of a 500 MHz NMR from Bruker and a Raman instrument from Horiba and a FTIR instrument from Fisher Scientific.

Providing project leadership to determine appropriate methodologies, to identify and/or quantify chemical compositions for a wide scope of projects including new product development, competitive analyses, trace analysis for production and product support, customer technical service and global regulatory compliance submissions.

Working on multiple projects with a variety of research teams in a highly multi-tasked environment.

Demonstrating your ability to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams to coordinate analyses and provide desired results.

If you...

Have a Ph.D, in Analytical Chemistry or related scientific field with 0-2 years’ experience, or a Masters with 3 – 5 years’ experience.

Posess extensive training and hands-on experience on analytic techniques such as NMR, FTIR and Raman for structure elucidation, characterization and quantitative analysis of chemicals and polymers.

Have excellent written and oral communication skills with both technical and non-technical personnel, as well have good time management skills.

Possess strong focus on customer and business needs, which is essential.

Are experienced with mass spectrometry and/or UV-Vis Spectrometry is a plus.

Then...

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!

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