Research Chemist / Research Engineer - Union, NJ

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 Research Chemist / Research Engineer you will LEAD by……….

We are searching for a professional like you to join our team.

In this role, you will be working with minimum supervision for the development, optimization, and application of diesel vehicle exhaust catalyst technologies to meet strict legislative emissions regulation. You are expected to lead design experiment, review and analyze testing data, process to generate report and present data to external customers or internal stakeholders. To that end, you will work closely with R&D scientists, lab technicians, application engineers, testing engineers, process engineers and prototype sample lab. You prior experience in heterogenous catalysis or vehicle exhaust aftertreatment, especially in diesel emission catalyst field is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• A member of the emissions catalyst R&D and Application organization, which develops catalytic solutions for diesel and gasoline engine powered vehicles.

• Under guidance, responsibility includes, but not limited to, researching, developing catalyst formulation concepts, supervising technician on laboratory sample preparation, working with Process Development on scale-up, designing and defining testing plan, coordinating catalyst aging and testing, critically reviewing, and analyzing testing data from lab reactors or engine benches, generating external or internal reports, and presenting to technical audience, incl. external customers.
• Support and partner with customer facing application engineer(s) on various technical topics and programs.
• This role will work closely with senior catalyst scientists who are responsible for catalyst formulation research and development as well as research technicians who conduct various activities in the lab.
• Interact with internal prototype sample lab at production site and reactor or engine testing teams in catalyst R&D.

Your elements for success……

• BS plus 5-years, MS plus 3-years; or Ph.D. w/o industrial experience
  • Major in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Preferred experience in heterogenous catalysis or/and vehicle exhaust emission control aftertreatment research, development, or application.
• Automotive OEM experience is also preferable but not mandatory.
• Background or knowledge in heterogenous catalysis is preferable but not mandatory.

• Strong communication (incl. written and presentation) skillsets.

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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.