Formulation Chemist

Now hiring! Formulation Chemist

We are looking for a Formulation Chemist (internally known as Research Scientist I) to join our Agricultural Solutions team based in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Formulation Chemist, you will conduct cross-indicational formulation development activities with a focus on product launch excellence and regional support for herbicide and fungicide products. The incumbent will support the advancement of lab activities for the development, registration, and manufacture of new formulations for Crop Protection, as well as provide support for the existing product portfolio.

As a Formulation Chemist, you create chemistry by...

• Designing and implementing detailed, often complex, formulation R&D programs consistent with approved business cases for active ingredients and formulations.
• Executing formulation R&D projects, both regional and global, to achieve company objectives and communicate project status through technical reports and presentations.
• Conducting and interpreting experiments to advance formulation development while ensuring registerability and manufacturability of the developed products, and analyzing variables and deviations in samples, procedures, and equipment to recommend necessary changes.
• Preparing and evaluating experimental formulations using various formulation equipment and procedures, and evaluating formulations using standard physical, chemical, and biological methods.
• Operating and maintaining formulation equipment, and utilizing existing and implementing new formulation and application technologies within a development program.
• Participating in the scale-up and manufacturing launch of the developed products, and providing technical and commercial support after market launch.

If you...

• Possess a B.S. in a scientific discipline such as chemistry or biology with 3+ years of hands-on practical industry experience in an R&D environment, or an M.S. in a scientific discipline such as chemistry or biology.
• Have formulation development experience, preferably in Crop Protection, and demonstrate knowledge of formulation technologies (granulation, emulsion, encapsulation, adjuvantation) based on practical use of physical chemistry properties and methods.
• Show a demonstrated record of achievement for formulation research and development from discovery to commercialization phases, and exhibit a proven ability to lead, plan, coordinate, and complete research projects on difficult problems with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a track record of generating new innovation and application of cutting-edge technology, and display a serious safety focus, attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Prepare and evaluate experimental formulations using various formulation equipment and procedures, and evaluate formulations using standard physical, chemical, and biological methods.
• Have experience interfacing with R&D and Manufacturing departments through past roles, and participate in the scale-up and manufacturing launch of the developed products, providing technical and commercial support after market launch.

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.

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