Development Chemist - Automotive Coatings
BASF, The Chemical Company (Detroit, Michigan)

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BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships. BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,500 in North America and had sales of approximately $14.3 billion in 2006. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €52.6 billion (approximately $66.1 billion) in 2006. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. This position will be based in Southfield, Michigan in the Customer Tech Service Group.  Primary responsibilities will include developing and optimizing products for color, appearance and plant workability.  The candidate will also be required to develop and launch Integrated Paint Process for Waterborne technology, to support customer problem identification, analysis, and resolution activities related to product performance and interface with the internal and external customers and manufacturing facility to address concerns and communicate results in a professional manner.   Additionally, the candidate must support compliance with corporate and site programs including Safety, TS 16949, ISO 14001, and ECP. This position is part of a job family with multiple levels and will be filled at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.  The successful candidate should have a Masters Degree in Chemistry or Material Science or a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Material Science with at least three years of experience in the field.  BASF recognizes Institutes of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Experience in coatings formulation, color matching, applications and technical service support is an asset.     Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.   An ability to organize work, multi-task, and work well in a team environment will be required for this position. This position may require some traveling to customer facilities.