What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist III position at BASF?
Now hiring! Scientist III - Automotive Coatings
Southfield, MI (On-site daily)
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF’s Automotive Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments in a wide range of industries.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects for our Asian accounts and communicating deliverables to key stake holders. The successful candidate must have high level of entrepreneurial drive with ability to think technically, strategically, and analytically while navigating through all functions, levels, and regions, within BASF, and at the customer. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your varied skills, including maintaining, contributing to, and leading EHS and 6S standards and continuous improvement.
You create chemistry by...
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:
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
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.
Southfield, MI (On-site daily)
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF’s Automotive Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments in a wide range of industries.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects for our Asian accounts and communicating deliverables to key stake holders. The successful candidate must have high level of entrepreneurial drive with ability to think technically, strategically, and analytically while navigating through all functions, levels, and regions, within BASF, and at the customer. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your varied skills, including maintaining, contributing to, and leading EHS and 6S standards and continuous improvement.
You create chemistry by...
- Formulating paint based on established guidelines in collaboration with global teams. You will work in a lab to make and test paint samples, evaluate the samples for performance, and identify the adjustments necessary to match standards per customer specifications.
- Evaluating formulas for workability and film performance to ensure they meet customer requirements.
- Collaborating with global customization technical teams for introduction of new technologies in the North America market
- Collaborating with Regional Key Accounts and Field service teams to address technical requests / trouble shooting projects related to new or existing products, by managing, initiating, and coordinating projects together with production sites.
- Driving and supporting the achievement of profitable growth through continuous improvement and executing of cost saving measures of existing products and raw materials.
- Working in SAP and other computer systems to establish codes, inspections plans, and make formulation changes.
- Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a science major with 7-10 years of experience in color / paint or Masters with 5 years’ experience or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a Non-Chemical Science with experience in the field of coatings.
- Are familiar developing coating systems for automotive coatings (with focus on base coat and primers).
- Are comfortable using SAP.
- Are experienced and breadth in coating chemistries and with multiple paint systems and layers.
- Have experience interacting with external customers and working in a dynamic environment with ability to manage changing priorities.
- Possess project management experience.
- Are able to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
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
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.
