BASF

Biology Research Scientist

BASF

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Research Triangle Park • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Conducting experiments to characterize the biological performance of small molecules against insects across matrices (plants, soil, seeds, etc.) following established protocols and experimental designs
  • Preparing formal written research reports and presentations that summarize methods, results, and interpretations for project teams and stakeholders
  • Establishing, maintaining, and managing laboratory and field trial workflows from experiment setup through data collection, analysis, and sample handling
  • Collaborating with R&D teams and external partners, coordinating activities, sharing findings, and integrating results into broader project plans
  • Proposing and implementing optimizations to protocols and assays to improve efficiency, reduce data turnaround time, and increase safety and reproducibility
  • Maintaining rigorous data quality and documentation to support decision-making and next-step project progression
  • Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and risk controls, completing required training, and applying process-safety knowledge for handling hazardous materials and routine operations
  • Communicating results clearly and promptly, both verbally and in writing, to project managers and cross-functional teams

Requirements

  • Hold a BS or MS in Toxicology, Biology, Entomology, Crop Protection, or a closely related discipline and 1-3 years' experience.
  • Have experience characterizing the biological performance of small molecules against insects across matrices (plants, soil, seeds, etc.) and preparing formal research reports and presentations (highly desirable)
  • Can reliably follow protocols and implement experimental designs with minimal supervision
  • Take initiative to optimize protocols, develop more efficient assays, and shorten data-analysis timelines while preserving data quality and safety
  • Apply strong scientific rigor, attention to detail, and a systematic experimental approach to generate high-quality, reproducible data
  • Work effectively as a collaborator and team player, interfacing with multiple R&D groups
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and clear verbal and written communication to convey results across project teams
  • Show a firm commitment to workplace safety, including basic process-safety knowledge (hazard categories, potential risks) and the ability to identify and assess risks in everyday operations.
Benefits
  • 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
biological performance characterizationexperimental designdata analysisprotocol optimizationassay developmentdata quality maintenancesample handlingrisk assessmentsafety procedures compliancedocumentation
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailinitiativesystematic approachteam playerscientific rigorproblem-solvingtime management