Intern, Formulation Chemist

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 Task:

• Assist in preparation of formulation trials, including raw material weighing, pre-mixing, 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 post-trial cleaning
• Assist with stability studies, including sample labeling, storage, pull-out, 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 cross-site shipment
• Follow all BASF safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements at all times
• Provide general laboratory support to ensure smooth day-to-day formulation trial execution
• Other related assigned activities by supervisor
• The intern supports execution and documentation only; all experimental design, technical decision-making, 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 lab-to-plant linkage, stability testing, and regulatory-driven formulation workflows
• Hands-on experience in a QA- and safety-governed 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 hands-on laboratory and operational tasks
• Organized, responsible, and able to manage routine activities reliably
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data recording