Now hiring! Associate Chemist - Technical Support (ECT-Chemetall)

Location: New Providence, NJ

We are looking for an Associate Chemist-Technical Service to join our team in New Providence, NJ.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF/Chemetall (https://www.chemetall.com/) , is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, and a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide. At BASF/Chemetall (https://www.chemetall.com/) , we develop and manufacture tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. Our products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion. Our technologies and products are used in a variety of industries and end markets such as automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing and metal forming.

The chemical treatment of metal surfaces is BASF/Chemetall (https://www.chemetall.com/) core competence. The focus of our worldwide activities is on the development and implementation of customized technology and system solutions for surface treatment

The Associate Chemist – Technical Service will perform routine testing and reports results. Processes project requests from customers and the field sales force. Recommends appropriate products for customers’ operations. Provides technical consultation/advice to the Field Sales force.

As a Associate Chemist - Technical Support (ECT-Chemetall), you create chemistry by...

• Providing Technical Support/Technical Service. Runing laboratory evaluation of Customers’ Tech Service Jobs. Selecting and recommending appropriate products for customers’ applications.

• Developing optimum operating parameters for Chemetall/BASF products.

• Providing technical advice to the sales force, field engineers and customers such as troubleshooting assistance in the field.

• Providing technical information for Profiles, Process Instructions and other technical literature when necessary.

• Writing reports on lab results and field visits and informing on project status. Maintaining Technical Service Worksheet for each project

• Assisting in telephone support for sales/customers as required.

• Continuously upgradeding technical skills and staying abreast of technical developments in the field.

• Working with Chemetall/BASF’s Equipment Engineering group as required to better understand dispensing and control equipment.

• Working in the field with Chemetall/BASF TSRs at customers to deepen and broaden knowledge of the products and applications.

• Attending industry seminars and in-house seminars .

• Ensuring work area is maintained in a safe manner and operating in the lab environment according to Health and Safety Policies.

• Maintaining laboratory equipment in peak operating condition in accordance with Chemetall/BASF quality system.

• Checking inventory level sufficiency of supplies.

If you...

• Have a BS Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required; bachelor's degree in a related physical science is acceptable

• Have a minimum of 2 years prior experience is required.

• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Have excellent problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills.

• Are able to sit, walk, stand, alternate sit/stand and viewing monitor, simple grasp, power grasp, and fine manipulate with hands, push and pull with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lift and carry up to 20lbs., occasional lift and carrying of up to 50 lbs.

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!

Job details

Organization : G-ECT/NTS Technical Support North America

Number of Openings : 1

Locations : New Providence, NJ

Incentive Plan : PIC - 5%

Hiring Manager : Khalid M Rana

Recruiter : Lucia Bouzout

Posting End Date :

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.