Methods Development Chemist - Seneca, SC

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees. 

As a Methods Development Chemist you will LEAD by……….

• Supporting the laboratory and operations in developing, documenting, and implementing analytical methods for raw material release, in-process control, finished product release and environmental compliance.
• Applying your analytical expertise, you will support proper performance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment and proper setup to documented laboratory methods.
• Authoring new laboratory methods and serve as technical approver when method modifications are necessary.
• Using your solid judgment in dealing with others and in dealing with technical issues of quality, compliance and regulatory concern will be essential as you ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory, BASF and Site EHS Policies and practices for quality and safety.
• Successfully engaging across the organization, you will take an active part in scale-up and plant introduction of newly developed chemical processes and participate in the transfer of analytical methods.
• Applying your experience using chemistry analysis will be valued as you utilize existing, and implement new, analytical technologies toward increasing analytical efficiencies in support of production, environmental and quality control groups.
• Demonstrating your experience providing analytical chemistry support in a chemical manufacturing environment, you will support management of change (MOC) process for laboratory activities involving changes in environmental permit, raw material vendors, chemical process, specification, analytical methods, etc.
• Training, coaching, mentoring and evaluating laboratory technicians, you will also give guidance for longer term projects and prioritization of those projects.
• Assist operations and lab with non-standard testing and troubleshooting

Your elements for success……

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline with 5 years or more experience in a manufacturing analytical lab. PHD is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in method development using  XRF, XRD, surface and/or physical chemistry required
• Experience with Round Robins,  Measurement system analysis (MSA) required
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation including ICP-OES, ICP-MS, preferred
• Experience in catalyst manufacturing preferred.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System and SAP
• Your robust technical skills will be critical as you maintain and troubleshoot laboratory and/or analytical equipment and processes.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS 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. 

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

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