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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.At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development. This allows for our employees to innovate and generate new ideas, put them into action, and gain insights from them to further advance our collective expertise.And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2019. We strongly support the spirit of collaboration through effectively involving team members and colleagues from other relevant units when developing and executing strategies and projects. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!R&D Specialist III (1903064) – Sacramento, CAWhere the Chemistry Happens…We are seeking a professional like you to be responsible for the effective implementation of Cell Biology protocols. In this role, you will contribute to developing, optimizing and implementing new technologies, techniques and protocols. You will also assist senior team members with developing and executing a Cell Biology innovation strategy.Formula for Success: You Will…
Coordinate with breeding, operations and research teams to ensure the effective delivery of Cell Biology “products” ( e.g ., doubled haploids, somatic embryos, micropropagation).
Optimize and execute new technologies and protocols in a defined project to create added value for the departments of R&D, OPE and M&S.
Assist Cell Biology managers in developing project plans (including milestone definition, scheduling and resource requirements).
Ensure execution of Cell Biology protocols and work practices conform to global HSE, Hygiene and Stewardship policies and local laws and regulations.
Assist with budget and capacity planning and scheduling and communication of state of operations relative to agreed KPIs.
Communicate effectively with other members of project teams and the R&Dcommunity.
Qualifications· BSc or MSc in plant biology, biotechnology or a related field· BSc with 4 years of experience or MSc with 1 years of experience with plant tissue culture in an academic or industry lab· Sound understanding of and experience with cell biology practices and protocols· Hands on experience in areas such as DH production, micropropagation, cryopreservation and somatic embryogenesis.· Experience working with vegetable crops such as watermelon, melon, onion and tomato in laboratory, GH and field settings.· Experience in Experimental design, protocol development and technology transfer· Good communication skills; comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams· Precise, detailed analytic approach and good project management skills· Excellent planning, organization and execution skills· Proficient in English· Functional competencies: analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, solving problems, entrepreneurshipCreate Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer YouAdding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.For further information on Agricultural Products with BASF, please select: BASF: Create Chemistry with the Agricultural Products DivisionJob: REDE - Research & DevelopmentOrganization: G-APV/RR-Vegetable Seeds R&D Services-63022612Title: R&D Specialist III- West Sacramento, CALocation: CA-West SacramentoRequisition ID: 1903064
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