Chemist II - Automotive Refinish (Whitehouse)

As a Chemist II - Automotive Refinish (Whitehouse), you create chemistry by...

• Developing products for the refinish segment that meet global or other regional requirements.
• Designing experimental plan with supervisor approval; independently executing experimental plan and running 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 refinish products as well as EMEA sites to solve manufacturing problems.
• 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.
• Providing technical support and participating in product trials at customer's site.
• Performing a variety of scientific tasks without direct supervision; priorities are set with consultation of supervisor.
• Reviewing product requirements and incorporating into quality system (SAP-QM).
• Participating actively in vendor meetings as necessary. Remaining current with the relevant state-of-the-art coatings, testing, process and equipment technologies. Managing intellectual property as it relates to NLR strategic concerns.
• Modifying existing global CR products to meet N. American regional requirements.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (preferred)
• Have 3+ years relevant experience in product development of automotive coatings, preferably automotive refinish related coatings
• Have 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe laboratory practices
• Have good project management skills to execute a project in a time/cost efficient manner
• Are skilled with common paint manufacturing and testing equipment, e.g., milling, dispersing, blending, viscosity testing, FT-IR, physical testing
• Are familiar with design of experiments, control charts, statistical process control
• Have knowledge of intellectual property protection, including proper documentation
• Can handle obstacles in a calm and assertive way
• Are able to adjust to changing priorities

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• 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!