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O
bjectives of the Position:
- Assist Chemist in formulation development and formulant exchange activities.
- Ensure compliance according to the environmental, health and safety standards, all the site safety regulation, process and working guidance to protect personal safety and colleagues.
Main Task:
- Assist in preparation of formulation trials, including raw material weighing, pre‑mixing, and sample setup according to established SOPs
- Support operation readiness of laboratory equipment (e.g. mixers, bead mill accessories, climate chambers), including setup, basic checks, and post‑trial cleaning
- Assist with stability studies, including sample labeling, storage, pull‑out, and basic observation recording
- Perform routine laboratory tasks such as glassware preparation, inventory tracking, and consumables management
- Record experimental data accurately in laboratory templates and systems under supervision, ensuring data integrity and traceability
- Support sample packing and documentation for internal transfers or cross‑site shipment
- Follow all BASF safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements at all times
- Provide general laboratory support to ensure smooth day‑to‑day formulation trial execution
- Other related assigned activities by supervisor
- The intern supports execution and documentation only; all experimental design, technical decision‑making, and result interpretation remain with the formulation chemist
- Work is performed under close supervision and within approved laboratory procedures
Primary EH&S Responsibility
- Practice laboratory safety procedures to comply with EHS and site safety regulations and procedures to ensure personal and the colleagues’ safety as well as to protect the environment.
- Ensure safe storage of chemicals including compliance to type and quantities as per stated in license.
- Participate in incident investigation, if appropriate
Learning Opportunities
- Exposure to industrial formulation development
- Understanding of lab‑to‑plant linkage, stability testing, and regulatory‑driven formulation workflows
- Hands‑on experience in a QA‑ and safety‑governed industrial laboratory environment
Job Requirements
- Minimum diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Basic understanding of laboratory practices and chemical safety
- Good attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
- Willingness to perform hands‑on laboratory and operational tasks
- Organized, responsible, and able to manage routine activities reliably
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data recording