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Whitehouse, OH

We are looking for a Chemist II to join our ECR team in Whitehouse, OH.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.

BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions offers high-quality refinish paint brands and paint-related products to body shops from around the world. Our solutions are approved by the world’s leading automotive manufacturers for the repair of their vehicles. We provide collision centers with a vast array of solutions that help drive their business performance and efficiency. At the heart of our business are our people and our trainers who take care of our customers’ needs including car painting skills, advanced body shop management solutions, and sophisticated management solutions.

As a Chemist II, you will be responsible for the development, evaluation, testing and quality of new products requested by the regional and/or global automotive refinish (ECR) marketing team. You will provide technical support to production on automotive refinish (ECR) products manufactured in N. America, and other global manufacturing sites including assisting the team with work on Product Maintenance issues (internal and external). In this position you will have direct impact on the quality and perception of BASF technology, its performance and technical service expertise at customers.

You create chemistry by...

• Developing products for ECR that meet global or other region requirements. Designing experimental plan with supervisor approval and Independently executing experimental plan and run experiments on lab samples to validate performance of coating formulations to meet established product profiles.

• Interacting regularly with the production staff at the various locations in N. America manufacturing ECR products as well as EMEA sites to solve manufacturing problems.

• Performing a variety of scientific tasks without direct supervision. Priorities are set with consultation of supervisor.

• Participating in global meetings with peers from technical, marketing and supply chain to present work done in N. America, including the preparation and presentation of technical reports outlining activities, and learnings.

• Participating actively in vendor meetings as necessary, remaining current with the relevant state-of-the-art coatings, testing, process and equipment technologies and managing intellectual property as it relates to NLR strategic concerns

If you...

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science discipline, Chemistry preferred

• Three+ years relevant experience in product development of automotive coatings, preferably automotive refinish related coatings. Experience with scale-up in production.is an asset.

• Good laboratory skills and the ability to carry out laboratory work in a controlled environment, including proper use of a laboratory notebook to record data and observations accurately.

• Good project management skills to execute a project in a time/cost efficient manner.

• Being skilled with common paint manufacturing and testing equipment

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.