Chemist

Now Hiring! Chemist

Southfield, MI

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

Where the chemistry happens…

The automotive coatings division is one of BASF’s most dynamic and fast-growing businesses in the region.  We have great people filled with a passion to deliver innovative, high quality coatings solutions to our customers – auto makers and aftermarket alike. Our team is dynamic, customer focused and growth oriented.

We are seeking a professional like you to join our on site team in Southfield, MI.  You will work in a high-pressure/demanding environment with the goal of meeting very demanding customer expectations in short timelines. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your varied skills, including maintaining, contributing to, and leading EHS and 6S standards and continuous improvement. 

As a Chemist, You Create Chemistry By...

• Formulating paint based on established guidelines in collaboration with colleagues in the Americas. You will work in a lab to make paint samples, evaluate the samples for performance, and identify the adjustments necessary to match standards per customer specifications.
• Working in a lab to make and test paint samples to internal and customer specifications, and evaluating formulas for workability and film performance to ensure they meet customer requirements.
• Supporting Manufacturing and our Field Service teams.
• Solving customer problems in the areas of appearance, workability, color, and film performance by leveraging your knowledge and background in chemistry.
• Developing application methods to reproduce customer problems, designing experiments to correct the problem, working with manufacturing to implement changes, reporting root cause and corrective actions, and visiting the customer line to better understand the problem.
• Working in SAP and other computer systems to establish codes, inspection plans, and make formula changes.

If you...

• Possess educational background in chemistry or other technical discipline and/or previous laboratory experience.  Bachelor's and 1-2 years relevant expertise strongly preferred.
• Have experience in the coatings industry and general understanding of both Waterborne and Solventborne formulations and their application
• Have excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage priorities and multi-task
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities 
• Have LEAN, RCA, Six Sigma, and problem-solving skills
• Have strong computer skills (particularly in SAP) will be a values asset as you work in SAP and other computer systems to establish codes, inspection plans, and make formula changes
• Are able to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis..

Then...

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• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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