Research Biologist

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

This role is for a Research Biologist to support with insect and plant production, bioassay development, and the performance of bioassays (including data analysis and presentation to peers). The job will include maintenance of insect and plant colonies and the use of those insects and plants to design, improve, and perform bioassays with the goal of contributing to research projects related to plant trait discovery and development. The role will include collection of data, analysis of data, and presentation of data/results to peers within the science team (RTP, Ghent, perhaps Germany periodically).

As a Research Biologist, you create chemistry by...

• Performing pre-established bioassays with plants and insects as requested by project teams.
• Gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to project team.
• Creating new and/or modifying existing bioassays with plants and insects and submitting results to project teams.
• Preparing standard lab materials/tasks – plant media, insect diets, containers, cleaning, etc.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and healthy lab environment.
• Facilitating production of healthy, pathogen free plants and insects such that plant and insect production meets or exceeds needs of project teams.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Horticulture, Entomology, or similar field directly applicable to plant/insect area.
• Possess experience performing bioassays and producing plants and/or insects in a laboratory setting is required.
• Have additional experience in greenhouse work, plant tissue culture, plant pollination, and/or insect rearing is valuable.
• Possess laboratory bioassay experience, working with plants and insects, gathering and presenting data/results, commitment to workplace safety.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Are familiar with excel database, statistics.
• Are comfortable working and handling live insects.
• Able to safely move boxes/bags weighing up to 50lbs.
• Possess a valid drivers license.

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

Privacy statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact [email protected] to report fraud.

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.