BASF Careers: Assistant Research Scientist | Organic Chemistry Graduates Apply Now
Are you looking for a Research Scientist opportunity in a leading global chemical company? BASF Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. is hiring an Assistant Research Scientist in Navi Mumbai under its BASF Careers portal. This Organic Chemistry job offers hands-on experience in research chemical synthesis, laboratory operations, and project execution within a world-class R&D environment.
About BASF Chemicals India
BASF SE is a global leader in the chemical industry, known for innovation, sustainability, and advanced research solutions. Through BASF Careers, the company offers exciting opportunities for professionals seeking growth in Research Scientist roles and specialized Organic Chemistry jobs. BASF Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. plays a key role in driving research and development activities in India, particularly from its Navi Mumbai innovation center. With strong safety standards, world-class laboratories, and a commitment to scientific excellence, BASF empowers researchers to build impactful careers in chemical sciences and industrial innovation.
- Job Position: Assistant Research Scientist
- Location: Navi Mumbai – HO (Innovation C, IN
- Job ID: 133469
Objectives of the position
Laboratory executive who will synthesize research chemicals with complete adherence to all BASF rules and regulations.
Representative Main Tasks:
- Safety Environment (SE):
- Ensure compliance with safety norms as per BCIPL Lab Safety manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Process Safety Manual, and all Responsible Care guidelines.
- Reading MSDS for all reagents/solvents prior to ordering & setting-up of the reaction and discussing the same with the manager for any safety hazards.
- Demonstrate a proactive behavior in safety and actively drive safe behavior.
- Reporting more genuine unsafe conditions to increase safety awareness & keeping good housekeeping of fume hoods.
- Any issue/incident (even if there is a doubt on safety relatedness) needs to be discussed with the concerned Manager (or his/her deputy) as and when it happens and reported appropriately.
- Compliance with corrective actions in safety incident reports.
- First Aider in the Emergency Response Team (4th Floor, IC-Mumbai).
- Superuser responsible for maintenance and new user training for the following instruments and activities.
- Project Management:
- Proposing synthetic scheme(s) based on literature/patent search for the target molecule(s) and choosing the scheme(s) in discussion with the supervisor for implementing them.
- Chemical Reaction planning & implementation.
- Precise ELN documentation and lab notebook as per the protocol agreed upon with the supervisor. Effective to & fro communication with stakeholders such as Managers, Team leads, Analytical team, Procurement, etc., to timely address & resolve the issues.
- Ensure confidentiality of all research activities as per communicated protocols.
- Additional Responsibilities in the lab:
- Support in maintaining the instruments & chemicals inventory to the best possible conditions & follow discipline.
- At least one responsibility per chemist, such as looking after instruments, rotavaps, vacuum pump, balance, inventory, solvents, combiflash, and other lab activities, etc., as defined in the individual’s Target Agreement.
- Act as a mentor to intern(s) and monitor their work as assigned by the supervisor.
Education & Qualification: Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Organic Chemistry or related area.
