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For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.\nNot only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities .\nAbout BASF\nAt BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees contribute to the BASF Group’s success worldwide. Our business comprises the Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions segments.\nWe want to contribute to a better world with enhanced quality of life for everyone. That is why we have firmly anchored the three pillars of sustainability - the economy, environment and society - into our corporate purpose, our strategy, our targets and our operations. 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Our total offer includes a wide range of elements to suit each one of our global team. By creating chemistry with us, you can look forward to:\nA diverse and inclusive environment, with an open and fair internal promotion process\nA competitive parental leave policy, regardless of gender, and a supportive return to work plan\nGive back to your community with our corporate volunteering scheme\n4 weeks annual leave, with the offer to purchase additional leave throughout the year\nOpportunities to apply for international assignments - the perks of a global business!\nConnect to Create Chemistry\nIf you’d like to join a diverse global business and create chemistry for a sustainable future, we want to hear from you!\nClick ‘apply’ below.\nBASF is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. 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