**Now hiring! Formulation Chemist Team Leader - Research Triangle Park, NC** We are looking for a Formulation Chemist Team Leader to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC. **Come create chemistry with us!** BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. As Formulation Chemistry Team Leader, you will lead the formulation and analytical labs for the BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions Global Business. The primary focus of the position is managing lab activities for the development, registration and manufacture of new products and formulations and advise on their use to broaden the market and increase business results. **As a Formulation Chemist Team Leader - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...** + Leveraging your MS or PhD in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry or Engineering and your industrial experience in an R&D setting, you will develop and implement complex formulation R&D programs supporting BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions. + Engaging with stakeholders from Marketing, Development, Regulatory, and Operations, you will understand business needs and determine the best formulation development path forward. + Demonstrating thorough knowledge of formulation technologies, you will design, conduct, and interpret experiments to advance formulation development while ensuring registerability and manufacturability for domestic and international markets. + Utilizing existing and new formulation technologies, you will foster innovation within the formulation community. + As a strong leader, you will train, mentor, and supervise personnel in the Professional & Specialty Solutions formulation and analytical labs. + Participating in the scale-up and manufacturing launch of developed products, you will communicate project status through technical reports and presentations while providing technical and commercial support post-launch. **If you...** + Have a Master's degree (required) or a PhD (preferred) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. + Possess a Master's degree with 10 years of experience or a PhD with 5 years of experience, preferably in crop protection or related fields; candidates with experience in industrial chemicals or fragrances are also welcome. + Demonstrate knowledge of formulation development for a broad range of product types, including aerosol, liquid/dilutable, encapsulated, granular, and extruded products, as well as application technologies. + Are experienced in training, mentoring, developing, and supervising personnel in a lab environment. + Have hands-on experience operating and maintaining formulation and analytical equipment. + Possess direct experience in conducting pilot runs and scale-up to support the manufacturing of new products. + Exhibit a creative solution orientation to address formulation challenges and meet a broad range of customer requirements. **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 **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. 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