2026 Agricultural Solutions Professional Development Program - Biology

The Professional Development Program Experience

Accelerate your career in an early career role with BASF Agricultural Solutions. BASF’s Professional Development Programs (PDPs) offer driven, mobile-minded university graduates the opportunity to kickstart their careers through immersive, real-world experiences. Participants rotate through diverse roles within our business, gaining hands-on exposure to cross-functional teams and business challenges. The program is designed to build professional skills, foster meaningful connections, and provide a holistic view of BASF’s operations through mentoring, executive engagement, site tours, and training seminars.

Throughout the program, participants develop a strong foundation in BASF’s systems and processes while building networks and exploring their career interests. With structured support and a focus on growth, the PDP experience empowers individuals to solve complex problems and contribute to impactful work at the world’s largest chemical company. Upon successful completion, participants may be considered for direct placement into roles across related disciplines to their specific program.

Biology Program Summary

Participants will experience a 24-month cross-functional program with two 12-month rotations in various areas, including: project planning, budgeting, support for research partners, lab, greenhouse, field research, sample logistics and customer support training.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As a Biology program participant, you will:

• Leverage your education and experience to engage with a multidisciplined team to evaluate new technologies ranging from early-stage product candidates to improvements to our existing portfolio.
• Effectively engage across the business to understand customer needs and how our innovations can help to address them.
• Develop and communicate research objectives, plans/protocols and methodologies to achieve outcomes supporting phase gate decisions.
• Execute field research programs across a range of disciplines, including establishment, application, data collection and results analysis and communication.
• Grow your technical expertise and expand your skills in new areas.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative solutions to support the agricultural industry.
• Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from experienced team members and managers.
• Participate in leadership development training that enhances professional and entrepreneurial skills.
• Share functional accomplishments internally and externally through presentations and written reports .

WHAT YOU OFFER

• Have completed a M.S. or PhD degree program in agronomy / crop science, horticulture, weed science, plant pathology, entomology, or a related field (graduating between December 2025-May 2026) with demonstrated academic achievement.
• Are open to relocation during the program and upon place-off from the program.
• Embody BASF’s Winning Ways: you take accountability, move with speed, and bring an improvement mindset to everything you do.
• Are self-driven and thrive in collaborative environments, even when working with geographically dispersed teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

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.

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