Associate Chemist Application Lab

BASF SENew Providence, NJ
$58,000 - $74,000Onsite

About The Position

A chemical structure is only as strong as the bonds between the molecules. At Chemetall/BASF, the strength of the bonds lies not just in the chemicals but is also mirrored in the links forged between the global companies and employees of the Chemetall/BASF world. We are a company with highly qualified talent, who give their contribution each and every day across the different sectors to make the Chemetall/BASF difference. We demonstrate uncompromising ethics and appreciation for our employees, as well as respect for the environment. Chemetall/BASF is a leading specialty chemical company whose quality, innovation, and service exceed the expectations of our customers.

Requirements

  • BS Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in a related physical science is acceptable
  • 2+ years prior experience is required
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Excellent problem solving abilities and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Under the Supervision of the Team Leader, performs routine testing and reports results.
  • Processes project requests from customers and the field sales force.
  • Recommends appropriate products for customers’ operations.
  • Provides technical consultation/advice to the Field Sales force.
  • Run laboratory evaluation of Customers’ Tech Service Jobs
  • Select and recommend appropriate products for customers’ applications
  • Develop optimum operating parameters for Chemetall/BASF products
  • Provide technical advice to the sales force, field engineers and customers
  • Provide troubleshooting assistance in the field (in customers’ plant)
  • Provide technical information for Profiles, Process Instructions and other technical literature when necessary
  • Writes reports on lab results and field visits
  • Informs supervisor on project status
  • Assist in telephone support for sales/customers as required
  • Maintains Technical Service Worksheet for each project
  • Continue formal education
  • Continuously upgrade technical skills by working in the laboratories and consulting with other technical personnel, staying abreast of technical developments in the field, reading technical journals and learning new methods of analysis
  • Work with Chemetall/BASF’s Equipment Engineering group as required to better understand dispensing and control equipment
  • Work in the field with Chemetall/BASF TSRs at customers to deepen and broaden knowledge of the products and applications
  • Attend industry seminars and in-house seminars to keep current with new technologies
  • Polish written and verbal communication skills
  • Improve computer skills
  • Insure work area is maintained in a safe manner
  • Operate in the lab environment according to Health and Safety Policies
  • Maintain laboratory equipment in peak operating condition in accordance with Chemetall/BASF quality system
  • Check inventory level sufficiency of supplies
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