QC Chemist

About BASF

We are the world’s leading chemical company, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our broad portfolio ranges from Agriculture, Performance Materials, Health & Nutrition, Chemicals, Coatings to Energy & Resources.  

We are proud of our strong history of innovation. Every day, our global team of over 112,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.

Formula for Success

As QC Chemist, you’ll support the BASF Nutrition & Health business with QC testing in the quality control laboratory at our Cheltenham Production site. You’ll be responsible for the analysis of raw materials for use in intermediates and finished products.

You’ll:

• Release or reject all raw materials, intermediates, packaging, and labelling materials based on their compliance with specifications.
• Initiate Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, maintain records of OOS results and report on trends.
• Prepare the samples and relevant documents for customer sample requests.
• Ensure change control procedures are followed in relation to changes to methods and specifications. 
• Ensure the necessary calibrations of laboratory equipment are performed and records kept.

Ingredients for Success

To be successful in this role, you’ll have a keen eye for detail, with excellent laboratory practices & record keeping skills. You’ll be a natural communicator, ensuring that information is timely communicated to relevant parties.

You’ll:

• Hold tertiary qualifications in science and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Have knowledge of HPLC and Gas chromatography instruments.
• Be highly diligent with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly desirable.

What we can offer you

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements to suit each one of our global team. By creating chemistry with us, you can look forward to:

• A diverse and inclusive environment, with an open and fair internal promotion process
• A competitive parental leave policy, and a supportive return to work plan
• Give back to your community with our corporate volunteering scheme
• 4 weeks annual leave, with the offer to purchase additional leave throughout the year
• Opportunities to apply for international assignments – the perks of a global business!

Connect to Create Chemistry

If you’d like to join a diverse global business and create chemistry for a sustainable future, we want to hear from you!

Click ‘apply’ below.

BASF is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. If you’d like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits here.

Offers of employment will be subject to background checks including references, police checks and pre-employment medical.

BASF does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

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