Laboratory Manager Process Development (m/f/d)

BASF Personal Care; Ludwigshafen am Rhein; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in agricultural solutions is seeking a laboratory manager in Ludwigshafen. The role involves developing production processes for innovative active ingredients, managing projects, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in chemistry with experience in process development and strong communication skills in German and English.

Leistungen

Mentoring programs

Childcare support

Health and fitness amenities

Inspiring networks for professional development

Qualifikationen

• Experience in process development or technical chemistry is essential.
• Sustainable, solution-oriented working style.
• Interest in expanding technical knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Organize laboratory workflow and coordinate pilot plant work.
• Manage technical responsibilities and conduct appraisal interviews.
• Monitor market trends and derive recommendations for new products.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge in organic chemistry

Statistical methods

Data modeling

Good communication skills

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems, connecting seeds and traits, crop protection, digital tools and sustainability approaches. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

Take a look at our Agricultural Solutions vision & mission!

What You Can Expect

As a laboratory manager in our Process Development department, you work together with your team to develop processes for the production of highly effective and innovative active ingredients for crop protection and transfer the processes to production.

• In consultation with the laboratory team, you organize the workflow in the laboratory and coordinate the work in the pilot plant.
• You control, evaluate and document progress and coordinate the transfer of results to the pilot plant, production and other units if necessary.
• Another part of your work is the technical management of the assigned employees, including conducting appraisal interviews, as well as responsibility for project management and budget responsibility.
• You also establish and maintain contacts with operational units and scientific partners.
• In your new position, you monitor and evaluate market trends and competitive activities and derive recommendations for new products or projects as part of the innovation chain process.
• In addition, you actively develop your own knowledge and ensure that it is absorbed, maintained, expanded and passed on.
  
  

What You Offer

• PhD in chemistry
• knowledge in organic chemistry
• experience in the field of process development or technical chemistry
• affinity for statistical methods and data modeling is an advantage
• sustainable and solution-oriented working style and interest in expanding your own technical knowledge and familiarizing yourself intensively with new topics
• very good communication skills in German and English
  
  

What We Offer

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles
  
  

How To Reach Us

• Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), [e-mail], Tel.:[phone] will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here
  
  

About Us

As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at: on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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