BASF Biology Scientist Vacancy 2020 – Apply Online
BASF Biology Scientist At BASF, They create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.
Job Title: Scientist – Entomologist (2001492)
Location: Morrisville, NC
Where the Chemistry Happens
BASF Biology Scientist
The primary responsibility of this role is to screen samples for insecticidal activity and develop and improve insect assays in a highly automated and digitalized lab. The incumbent will perform and analyze in plate and in planta bioassays on economically important agricultural insect pests with the goal of discovering and characterizing insecticidal activities from different sources. The position produces critical data that support ongoing research as well as product development.
Eligibility
BASF Biology Scientist
- Bachelor level in biology, entomology, or related fields with 6+ years of relevant experience in an academic or industrial laboratory environment or Master level with 3+ years of relevant experience in an academic or industrial laboratory environment
Experience with major insect pests of key agricultural crops (corn, soybean, cotton, etc) - Prepare comprehensive reports
- Manage and implement automation solutions
- Manage the confidentiality of competitive know-how
- Follow all QHSE, Biosafety, and USDA/APHIS/PPQ requirements
- Experience with protein-based bioassays
- Ability to develop and improve assays
- BASF Biology Scientist Experience running and maintaining a lab
- Train and/or supervise others
- Design, implement and analyze experiments
- Basic knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology
- High attention to details
- Must have solid verbal and written communication skills
- Creative and flexible thinking
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
BASF Biology Scientist They provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.
