Now hiring! Sr Site Chemist

We are looking for a Sr. Site Chemist to join our Agricultural Solutions team based in Palmyra, MO.

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.

This role is responsible for leading the site Cross Contamination Program and supporting manufacturing and laboratory troubleshooting efforts through non-routine analytical testing. Responsibilities include introducing, setting up, training on, and transferring new products, methodologies, and related laboratory instrumentation, as well as providing analytical method development, verification, and validation. The role also researches and tests new analysis technologies for manufacturing and laboratory use, manages non-routine samples from production and EHS, and serves as the administrator of the Standards Distribution program for the Americas. In addition, this position is considered a subject matter expert and is responsible for leading and developing direct reports in the Environmental Laboratory.

As a Sr Site Chemist, you create chemistry by...

• Maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Leading and developing direct reports in meeting performance, developmental and organizational objectives.
• Being responsible for Cross Contamination Program at the site and for maintaining Standards distribution for the Americas and aligning with Germany.
• Performing non-routine testing as needed to troubleshoot issues in the lab and manufacturing and method validations, and performing verifications for the site.
• Maintaining and updating analytical methods, PAP charts and QC documents.
• Supporting continuous improvement (CI) projects as needed.
• Analyzing test results to ensure conformity and implement necessary improvements.
• Researching, testing and recommending new analysis technologies for the lab and production. 

If you...

• Possess a BS/BA in Chemistry or a related field with a minimum of 6 years’ analytical laboratory experience; candidates holding an MS or PhD in Chemistry or a related field must have at least 3 years’ analytical laboratory experience.
• Demonstrate analytical laboratory work experience including data review, interpretation, troubleshooting and laboratory analytical testing techniques.
• Have troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, leadership skills, strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills – verbal and written.

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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.