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Description

Where the Chemistry Happens

As a chemicals supplier to almost all industries, BASF will establish a standalone subsidiary dedicated to its Mobile Emissions Catalysts, Precious Metals Trading, Recycling, and related Products and Services business. The new group is referred to as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and is wholly owned by BASF. BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions will operate globally in over 15 countries and comprise of approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

We are seeking a professional like you to be responsible for developing a viable manufacturing process for catalysts formulated by Design R&D that meet customer specifications, can be mass produced in existing global production sites, and fulfill stringent customer specifications and quality standards. This includes carrying out technology transfers of prototype production and scaling up at the selected sites. In contrast, existing unit operations are adapted, or new ones developed to ensure the commercialization of new products. In this role, you will participate in global, cross-team projects within the research community, as well as with sales, application technology, production, and quality.

As a Senior Process Chemist, you create chemistry by…

Using your knowledge of laboratory and engineering experience you will scale-up safe chemical procedures for the development of new products. Identifying, developing, documenting, and helping implement new or improved catalyst manufacturing processes for local and global auto-emission catalyst production facilities. Recognizing the commercial impact of your work to make recommendations for other applications (e.g., continual improvement opportunities, corrective actions), you will provide process expertise to department customers and process development peers. Successfully engaging across the organization, you will participate in regional and global project teams to lead or support new product development. You will take the lead role in developing processes required for transferring laboratory scale recipes to production. Demonstrating your experience with design, execution, and documentation of research projects and resource management, you will review and interpret results to define and perform follow-up studies to meet project goals with R&D counterparts. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel. Working as a subject matter expert, you will support local manufacturing troubleshooting on demand. Relying on your sound judgment and acting as a role model for the manufacturing community, you will routinely demonstrate your high-level awareness of process and environmental safety.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Your formula for success…

PhD with 8+ years of experience in Process Development required Education in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and catalysis research or development experience (preferably in catalyst scale-up, manufacturing process development, or development of heterogeneous catalysts) Excellent verbal and written communication skills will serve you well as you prepare oral presentations and written reports to communicate project status and results

You @ BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

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

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