Laboratory Leader Structure Elucidation (m/f/d)
Location
Limburgerhof | Germany
Job description
JOIN THE TEAM
Agriculture is all about balance. In our division Agricultural Solutions, we connect innovative thinking with practical action to find the right balance for success - for farmers, agriculture and future generations. With seeds and traits, crop protection and digital solutions, we help farmers produce food more efficiently, protect the land and meet the needs of society.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In our "Global Structural Elucidation" team, you will work on structural elucidation projects of crop protection active ingredients.
- In your role, you are responsible for the structural elucidation of plant protection active ingredients, including the identification of impurities, by-products, metabolites and reference materials with MS, NMR and IR.
- You manage a R&D laboratory with 2 - 4 laboratory technicians with a focus on LC-MS analysis. This includes organization, development and training of the laboratory team as well as ensuring occupational safety.
- Moreover, you make intensive use of up-to-date analysis software, maintain databases and LIMS systems and participate in the conceptual development of these applications.
- Planning and conducting regulatory studies in accordance with compliance, GLP and security requirements is also part of your responsibility.
- Additionally, you are accountable for the coordination of all structure-related scientific topics and studies on specific active ingredients. Thus, you work in close cooperation with colleagues from other teams and functions.
- Lastly, you are responsible for the resource planning of your projects, such as the use of external suppliers, laboratories and the BASF Shared Service Center in Berlin.
QUALIFICATIONS
- completed PhD in chemistry with a focus on structure elucidation using LC-MS of small organic molecules using radiolabel and non-target analytical methods
- knowledge of non-target analytics and structure elucidation is very much desirable
- previous knowledge of foreign substance metabolism is a plus
- experience in data management, digital data analysis and software development is an advantage
- very good written and spoken communication skills English and German and enjoy working in a team
BENEFITS
- 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 programs)
- 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
ABOUT US
Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Lea Sophie Guenther (Talent Acquisition), [email protected], Tel.:+49 30 2005-56150
First information about our application process can be found here: .
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/Headquarters
At BASF, the chemistry is right.
Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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