Senior Scientist - Research Triangle Park, United States - BASF SE

    BASF SE
    BASF SE Research Triangle Park, United States

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    Now Hiring Sr Scientist (Formulation)


    Research Triangle Park, NC

    The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU

    Where the chemistry happens...

    BASF Agricultural Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist to join our team in Research Triangle Park, where we develop industry-leading crop protection products. In this role, the candidate will develop, lead, and implement complex R&D activities to create innovative seed treat formulations. The candidate will also play an integral role in providing technical support for critical stakeholders which includes manufacturing, regulatory, and other business units.

    As a Sr Scientist (Formulation), You Create Chemistry By...

    • Providing technical support on formulation related topics and collaborating with critical business functions including manufacturing, regulatory, sourcing, biology, marketing, and application technology.
    • Effectively communicating research findings and project status. Clearly communicating complex topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders, senior management, and broad mixed audiences.
    • Identifying and implementing advancing innovation novel formulation and process technologies. Using creativity to develop new products, generate new intellectual property, and achieve business targets.
    • Possessing strong interpersonal and leader skills. Adept at training and mentoring lab personnel.
    • Working independently, taking ownership of tasks, and being able to drive projects to completion.

    If you...

    • Ph.D. in a scientific discipline such as chemistry or chemical engineering, plus a minimum 5 years of practical industrial experience in an R&D function

    Extensive experience in formulations and a track record of success in product development from discovery to commercialization phases, preferably in crop protection or related industries.

    • Detailed knowledge in colloid chemistry, surface science, polymers, and materials science.
    • Demonstrated ability to innovate, generate IP, and implement cutting-edge technologies.
    • Self-motivated and innovative candidate with excellent communication skills.
    • Makes significant contributions towards the development of novel formulations. Takes ownership of long-term formulation activities (2-3 yrs.) and ensures that products are of excellent quality, can be readily manufactured, and are compliant with regulatory standards.
    • Provides technical leadership on formulation related topics and collaborates with global and regional business functions including manufacturing, regulatory, biology, marketing, and application technology.
    • Shapes innovation by identifying and implementing novel formulation and process technologies. Uses creativity to develop new products, generate new intellectual property, and achieve business impact.
    • Effectively communicates research findings and project status. Clearly communicates complex topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders, senior management, and broad mixed audiences.
    • Possesses strong interpersonal and leader skills. Adept at training and mentoring lab personnel.
    • Works independently, takes ownership of tasks, and is able to drive projects to completion.
    • Are self-motivated candidate with excellent communication skills

    Then...


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    • Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
    • Retirement Benefits
    • Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
    • Mentoring & Development Programs
    • Employee Discounts
    • Pet insurance
    • Matching Donations to your favorite cause
    • Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more

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