Technical Specialist II: Additives for Construction Coatings and Printing Inks, Adhesives

 

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 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.

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 Large Employers in 2021. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

 

 

Technical Specialist II:  Additives for Construction Coatings and Printing Inks, Adhesives --Charlotte, NC

 

 

Where the Chemistry Happens

 

 

 

The Dispersions & Resins business of BASF develops, produces and markets a range of high-quality resins, additives, colorants and polymer dispersions worldwide.  These raw materials are used in formulations for coatings and paints, printing and packaging products, construction chemicals, adhesives, fiber bonding, nonwovens, and paper manufacturing. With a comprehensive product portfolio and extensive knowledge of the industries we serve, our customers benefit from innovative and sustainable solutions to help them advance their formulations through chemistry.

 

 

For further information about the Dispersions & Resins business in North America, please visit http://www.basf.us/dpsolutions.

 

 

 

Formula for Success

 

 

Leveraging your education in Chemistry, Engineering, or Material Science, along with your relevant industry experience in water-based printing inks, adhesives, and/or construction coatings.

 

Providing technical, application, and formulation support for new and existing products to achieve sales targets.

 

Offering sales tools, support, and training to the Account Management team and customers.

Planning, organizing, developing, and performing customer lab projects.

Presenting results to customers in formal written reports and presentations.

Providing direct customer support for Technical and Sales Account Managers when in-depth product support is needed.

Driving Additives pipeline and facilitating sales growth in above markets, working across ED SBUs to ensure alignment.

Obtain a clear understanding of our customers' requirements and problems.

 

Propose solutions/new products to solve those problems.

 

Participate in cross-functional global teams to develop new products and share best practices.

 

Support Marketing, Sales, and Account Managers by providing product, customer, market, and industry information.

 

 

 

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

 

 

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering.

 

Possessing five years of relevant industry experience in formulating coatings in construction applications or inks in water-based printing applications.

 

Having first-hand experience in working w