Project Chemist Job

Description

• This is an exciting time to join our diverse and growing group in Tucson, AZ. This position will provide you the opportunity to work on innovation projects across many technologies.
• BASF Mining Solutions offers an extensive range of mineral processing reagents to the Mining Industry worldwide. We provide you with major operational, environmental and economic benefits based on our advanced chemistry and leading application expertise. BASF has a strong global position in the market for mining chemicals. This position is built on quality products, technical expertise, relationships and a reputation for innovation. Discover your possibilities with BASF.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lab responsibilities
• Learn all standard hydrometallurgical analyses and procedures
• Maintain and repair lab equipment, and ensure that ISO requirements are met for each instrument.
• Responsible for equipment performance and monitoring
• Projects
• Work with technical leader to define project scope and detailed action plan.
• Develop methods for evaluation
• Perform test work
• Report data and maintain laboratory notebook
• Present project results to technical group and/or mining group
• Assist in writing invention record and/or provisional patent
• On site project support
• Design, configure, obtain hardware, construct and plumb demonstration equipment for project testing
• Report and log results
• Comprehensive SOP program
• Will be working with Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and writing/editing SOPs as needed or developed

Qualifications

• BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
• B.S. degree in chemistry/metallurgy or other related discipline
• Excellent Interpersonal skills -
• Requires integrated work with project development team
• Must work closely with the entire lab group
• Must be able to communicate with internal and external customers
• Self-directed and self-motivated
• Proficient computer skills - specifically Microsoft Office, Excel and Lotus Notes databases.

Desired:

• Experience in developing methods for product testing and experimental design
• 3 years of hydrometallurgical industry/product knowledge
• Knowledge of standard lab safety, ISO procedures, and SHE procedures
• Proficient computer skills - specifically SAP
• Proven experience in project development