Intern, Formulation Chemist

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Objectives of the Position

• Assist Chemist in formulation development and formulant exchange activities.
• Ensure compliance according to the environmental health and safety standards all the site safety regulation process and working guidance to protect personal safety and colleagues.

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of formulation trials including raw material weighing premixing and sample setup according to established SOPs
• Support operation readiness of laboratory equipment (e.g. mixers bead mill accessories climate chambers) including setup basic checks and posttrial cleaning
• Assist with stability studies including sample labeling storage pullout and basic observation recording
• Perform routine laboratory tasks such as glassware preparation inventory tracking and consumables management
• Record experimental data accurately in laboratory templates and systems under supervision ensuring data integrity and traceability
• Support sample packing and documentation for internal transfers or crosssite shipment
• Follow all BASF safety quality and housekeeping requirements at all times
• Provide general laboratory support to ensure smooth daytoday formulation trial execution
• Other related assigned activities by supervisor

Scope and Boundaries

• The intern supports execution and documentation only; all experimental design technical decisionmaking and result interpretation remain with the formulation chemist
• Work is performed under close supervision and within approved laboratory procedures

Primary EH&S responsibility

• Practice laboratory safety procedures to comply with EHS and site safety regulations and procedures to ensure personal and the colleagues safety as well as to protect the environment.
• Ensure safe storage of chemicals including compliance to type and quantities as per stated in license.
• Participate in incident investigation if appropriate

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to industrial formulation development
• Understanding of labtoplant linkage stability testing and regulatorydriven formulation workflows
• Handson experience in a QA and safetygoverned industrial laboratory environment

Job Requirements

• Minimum diploma in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science or a related field
• Basic understanding of laboratory practices and chemical safety
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
• Willingness to perform handson laboratory and operational tasks
• Organized responsible and able to manage routine activities reliably
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data recording