Date of posting here October 23, 2009 Type of position Full Time Employer BASF, The Chemical Company Description of Employer BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical company dedicated to making products that make our customers' products better. At BASF, we make careers better, too. For more information about careers at BASF, The Chemical Company, or to view all of our current openings, visit our website at http://www.basf.com/careers. Location Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA Salary Commensurate Benefits We offer compensation and benefits that reflect our leadership position. Closing date of competition n/a Date position available n/a Description of duties BASF Agricultural Solutions, located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is headquarters for the BASF Crop Protection Products NAFTA Division, BASF Plant Sciences L.L.C., BASF Global Insecticide Research and BASF Global Agricultural Development. We are seeking an enthusiastic team player as a Data Management Specialist in the Insecticide Biology Research Group at BASF's research facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary program focused on the discovery and biological characterization of novel insecticides. Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for providing support in the areas of data acquisition, management and analysis, field trial protocols and statistics and will work closely with researchers and provide regular verbal and written updates on data collection and progress with field trial projects. Additional duties include providing statistical support and problem solving for data management programs such as ARM. The candidate will also be expected to support the design and implementation of new data management systems, keep the research Group abreast of new developments and facilitate communication with IT and statistics groups at BASF's headquarters in Germany. Additionally, support in monitoring international shipments of pesticide samples for field trials is required. The Research Triangle Park area offers a great quality of life, a low crime rate, affordable housing, esteemed educational institutions, world class healthcare, a diverse industry base and the ideal environment to raise a family. This position is eligible for relocation benefits. Qualifications sought Required skills: BS with 2 years relevant experience required, PhD or MS with 2 years or BS with 4 years relevant experience preferred. Degree could be in the field of Agriculture, agronomy or entomology, or related field including statistics and/or data management. Proven track-record of agricultural data management and statistics abilities. Excellent interpersonal, prioritization and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, confident communicator, with strong team skills. Desired skills: Knowledge of pesticide chemistry and physical properties, as well as proven experience with global insect pest issues and/or field trials would be an asset. Previous experience working with a multi-national agricultural products company is highly desirable. ARM This position is within a job family and will be filled at a level applicable to the incumbent's qualifications and experience level. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Application procedure To Apply: Please note that we accept online applications only, through our website at http://www.basf.com/careers. Please click on "Search job openings," and enter 0900732 into the keyword search box. Additional Information No search firms. An Equal Opportunity Employer.