Manager, Residue Analytics

Job Field: REDE - Research & Development
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1703151

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Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. We are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2016. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! Where the Chemistry Happens… We are seeking a motivated Manager of Residue Analytics to join our Agricultural Products division, based out of our Research & Development (R&D) facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. Manager, Residue Analytics (1703151) – RTP, NC As a Manager of Residue Analytics, you will be responsible for leading a team of residue analytical professionals in the conduct of method development, validation, and sample analysis. This team is part of a multinational group where global interactions and alignment are a regular part of the planning and technical exchange. Collaboration with many internal teams (other functional units, Regulatory, and Marketing) ensures successful completion of goals. Formula for Success: You Will…

• Manage team resources and workload
• Assign studies to staff
• Be responsible for decision making regarding the use of external suppliers
• Manage budgets
• Oversee data quality
• Lead technical innovation

As Manager, Residue Analytics, your Leadership Core responsibilities will include…

• Coach and develop team members to reach their full potential
• Support development assignments and movement of talent across units
• Motivate and challenge to drive high performance
• Commit to "hiring the best" internally and externally
• Create an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity
• Execute performance and career development discussions
• Role model and enable development of competencies in others needed to implement BASF's strategy
• Establish and support a safety culture in which all accidents are preventable

For further information on BASF located in RTP, NC, please select: BASF: Create Chemistry with the Agricultural Products Division Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You… Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. BASFRS

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Leadership Expectations: As a leader at BASF, you will play a key role in creating value for the company through people. Our top candidate will be expected to enable greater personal success among our employees through quality people development, coaching, and performance management. Leaders at BASF are role models to help employees develop the competencies needed to implement BASF's strategy. Our expectation is that leaders will coach and develop team members to reach their full potential, and support relevant development assignments, opportunities and moves while motivating and challenging employees to drive high performance. Our leaders must be committed to "hiring the best" internally and externally at the same time they are creating an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity. Finally, a leader at BASF must establish and support our safety culture in which all accidents are preventable. Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Related Field with 10+ years of experience – OR – MS in same with 12+ years of experience – OR - BS in same with 15+ years of experience
• Previous leadership responsibilities in a technical area (e.g.: analytical laboratory)
• Knowledge of trace organic analysis techniques
• Working knowledge of LC/MS/MS and/or HRMS

We Also Look For…

• Experience in the Agrochemical field, specifically related to residue analysis
• Knowledge of US EPA, OECD, and EU data requirements relating to analytical methods
• Experience with interacting with regulatory authorities
• Knowledge of GLP

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