Chromatography Scientist – Plastics Additives & Migration

Austincc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Well-being programs

Family forming benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

BASF’s Performance Chemicals team in McIntosh, AL seeks an Analytical Scientist specializing in chromatographic separations to support product development for plastics applications across industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, and packaging.

The role involves developing analytical methods, resolving quality issues, and collaborating with product management and regulatory teams on production changes and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry with relevant analytical chemistry expertise.
• Experience developing methods for liquid and gas chromatography.
• Hands-on experience with plastic additives or similar complex materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods to isolate and analyze additives, transformation products and impurities in plastics.
• Apply chromatography to separate, identify and quantify additives in polymers.
• Conduct migration studies in compliance with global food contact and drinking water regulations.
• Collaborate with Global Application Colleagues to resolve customer-related issues.
• Maintain instruments and calibration records; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Chromatography

HPLC

GC

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Empower Chromatography Data System

Job description

BASF’s Performance Chemicals team in McIntosh, AL seeks an Analytical Scientist specializing in chromatographic separations to support product development for plastics applications across industries including agriculture, automotive, construction, and packaging.

The role involves developing analytical methods, resolving quality issues, and collaborating with product management and regulatory teams on production changes and compliance.