Objectives of the position: 

Conduct experimental and theoretical research assignments under the guidance of research scientists.

Support innovation processes and scientific work, contributing to continuous improvement in lab operations

Main Areas of Responsibilities: 

1. Independently perform routine polymer synthesis and analytical tasks using standard techniques, procedures, and equipment.
2. Summarize and document results in electronic lab journals; prepare technical reports. Interpret results and suggest next experimental plan accordingly. Support the innovation process & scientific work by proactively proposing conclusions and making own suggestions, adapting and optimizing methods, procedures and workflow.
3. Prepare, operate, and maintain lab facilities & equipment (e.g., reactors, analytical instruments).
4. Carry out laboratory trials to solve production problems, to modify selected products according to customers’ requirements, to improve production processes and to pre-test production procedures received from BASF Regional prior to up-scaling them into production scale.
5. Perform general lab assignments such as raw material inventory review and lab housekeeping.
6. Analyze raw materials and identify new local sources suitable for product development.
7. Coordinate with procurement, plant or supplier and place raw material purchase order.
8. Carry out administrative work related to development activities and maintain documentation standards.
9. Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, and company requirements.
10. Ensure that the activities do not disturb or cause any problem for the company and for the environment.
11. Ensure required reactions and lab trials are completed on schedule and with accurate results.
12. Support technical sales team on development of new test methods.
13. Build up local market knowledge in formulation/ dispersion to help research to develop new dispersions.
14. Perform Batch card & Catalogue preparation based on experiments.

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or Polymer Materials

Working Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of professional experience in polymer dispersion R&D, production operations, or chemistry lab activities.

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

1. Team relevant chemistry, and/or methods and/or technology (= Solid knowledge of subject and processes (can prepare, perform and analyze independently)).
2. Team relevant technical equipment (= Solid knowledge of subject and processes (can prepare, perform and analyze independently)).
3. Polymer science background preferred

Languages: English (= Advanced basic knowledge (spoken & written for standard information)).

 Most relevant technical competencies:

1. EHS Awareness (level 2)
2. Data & IP Security Awareness (level 2)
3. Ability to analyze results and to solve technical problems (level 1)
4. Ability to organize tasks and set priorities (level 2)