Date of posting here September 10, 2009 Type of position full-time permanent employment 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. Location Research Triangle Park, NC Salary commensurate with experience Closing date of competition 10/9/09 Date position available ASAP Description of duties The BASF Agricultural Product Center, located in Research Triangle Park, NC is the headquarters for the BASF Agricultural crop protection NAFTA division, BASF Plant Science L.L.C, BASF Global Insecticide research, and BASF Global Agricultural Research & Development. We are searching for outstanding candidates who are interested to work for BASF, The Chemical Company. The candidate will join the research team as part of an established interdisciplinary program focused on conducting or monitoring scientific studies (plants, animal, soil and water) and/or method development to support the development and registration of new BASF agrochemicals and support the life cycle management of our portfolios. The incumbent will plan and conduct studies, write, edit and/or approve detailed comprehensive reports and summaries, submitted to regulatory agencies, and may lead, coach and develop junior personnel. Responsibilities may also include responding to questions raised by international regulatory agencies concerning consumer safety aspects associated with the use of the agricultural chemical, writing appropriate risk assessments for use in regulatory dossiers and development strategies, providing input on the appropriate studies needed to develop these strategies, and developing innovative approaches to elucidate new pathways and early assessments of the regulatory profile of new active ingredients and products. Qualifications sought Qualifications Required Skills: PhD degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, food science or equivalent with minimum 5 years of experience in chemistry, environmental sciences, biochemistry, or equivalent with a broad working knowledge of one or more fields of Chemical or Agricultural Science equivalent. Proficiency in the fundamental aspects of experimental design and data analysis, excellent oral/written communication skills. Outstanding presentation skills are expected and the ability to work as a scientific leader of a global, multidisciplinary research team. Desired Skills: Experience with state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative analytical methodologies or experience in conducting agricultural or biological field program is highly desirable. Familiarity with GLP, QA, regulatory requirements, exposure modeling, dietary risk assessment, pesticide registration with EU, EPA, PMRA and other regulatory authorities, and experience interacting with regulatory agencies and working with multidisciplinary teams is a plus. The successful candidate will become an important member of our global team and will, after training, take on a higher level of responsibility. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate leadership within both the corporation and the external scientific community BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. This position is within a job family and will be filled at a level applicable to the imcumbent's qualifications. Application procedure   Submit what information available on-line while applying Submit to To Apply: Please note that we accept online applications only, through our website at: http://www.basf.us/careers Please click on "Search job openings," and enter 0900499 into the keyword search box. Additional Information We offer compensation and benefits that reflect our leadership position. 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.us/careers. No search firms. An Equal Opportunity Employer.