Now hiring! Technical Specialist

Tarrytown, NY / Relocation Assistance

Annual bonus

We are looking for a Technical Specialist to join our Performance Chemicals team in Tarrytown, NY.

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, the Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries such as plastics, automotive, refineries, lubricants, oilfield, and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team has outstanding market knowledge. Together with our innovation platform and application know-how, this ensures BASF’s technological competence and allows us to provide our customers with excellent solutions.

In this role you will perform a variety of lubricant and fuel application tests using established procedures.

As a Technical Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Formulating large- and small-scale samples for laboratory testing and performing laboratory evaluations according to ASTM, internal or proprietary procedures.

• Possessing a high comfort level manipulating chemical additives and solvents according to laboratory safety practices.

• Maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment and implementing and practicing Quality initiatives. You will also ensure all laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and in working order.

• Utilizing your problem-solving ability, you will understand the mechanical operation of and troubleshoot a variety of fuel/lubricant test equipment including small hydraulic vane pumps and operate tools associated with this equipment. Additionally, you will proactively identify weaknesses in current procedures and investigate and implement alternative solutions and methods.

• Successfully engaging across the organization, you will interface with the site facilities department when there are equipment issues and work to get them resolved.

• Using your robust analytical skills, you will perform a preliminary assessment of technical data, identifying when results are unusual or suspect. You will be able to investigate the cause of suspect data and define and implement corrective actions.

• Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tests and equipment for use by others within the group, maintain consistent and accurate documentation of test parameters and results, and summarize experimental design and results in written form using Excel or PowerPoint for presentation to internal stakeholders.

If you...

• Having a Bachelor’s education in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field

• Applying any experience, you may have in fuel, lubricant, coolant and brake fluid industries will be a valued asset as you begin to develop knowledge of products, markets and technology within the lubricant/fuel industry.

• Your proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access will be essential

• Your effective interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills will aid you as you periodically present information internally in oral form.

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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $76k- $96k. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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