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Now hiring! Laboratory Manager

McIntosh, AL (On Site)

Relocation assistance is offered for the role.

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager to join our Performance Chemicals team in McIntosh, AL.

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers.

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager to lead laboratory operations and the scientist team at our Regional Application Center for the Americas, supporting product development and technical support activities. This role involves collaborating with Application Scientists to develop new polymer additive solutions, ensuring safe laboratory operations, managing compliance with environmental and safety standards, and coordinating laboratory workflows, including raw material procurement and sample shipping.

As a Laboratory Manager, you create chemistry by...

+ Using your expertise in plastics additives processing and testing methods to generate performance data for additives in polymer systems.

+ Using your organizational skills to maintain work instructions, instrument calibrations, and records for ISO 9001 and BASF health and safety compliance standards.

+ Communicating effectively as part of a broader team, allowing you to be an equal partner with our Application Scientists as we work with customers to resolve their challenges.

+ Leading people to develop a high-performance team that is capable, responsive, inclusive, and entrepreneurial, enabling your team members to achieve their full potential at BASF.

+ Coordinating work with others to plan and prioritize work in the laboratory, and to create transparency into our workload and capabilities.

+ Adapting quickly to changes in workflow caused by unexpected customer and quality issues that need rapid resolution.

If you...

+ Possess an Associate’s degree in chemistry, engineering, polymer science, or a related field, with 10 years of relevant experience and prior supervisory experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 5 years of relevant experience.

+ Have hands-on experience with plastics processing equipment such as extrusion and molding, or similar heavy machinery.

+ Demonstrate the ability to work independently, meeting broad objectives with minimal guidance, and adapt to changing priorities.

+ Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Show strong leadership abilities, with a focus on interpersonal skills and talent development.

+ Are proficient in computer skills, particularly with MS Office tools, SAP, and LIMS software.

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

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $xxx - $xxx. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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.