(Senior) Aquatic Ecotoxicologist (m/f/d)

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society.

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We will soon be founding an separate company in our Agriculture Solutions division, which would then also employ our employees on a permanent basis. To bridge the gap, you will be employed by BASF SE on a temporary basis with the simultaneous binding promise of permanent employment in the new company.

In our Global Ecotoxicology unit, you join a highly dedicated, international and passionate team and work on diverse aspects of Regulatory Ecotoxicology with focus on aquatic organisms.

• As (Senior) Regulatory Scientist, you develop, communicate and implement scientific strategies and defend these in front of internal and external stakeholders.
• Furthermore, you plan, conduct as well as timely deliver all agreed studies, lab activities and/or other regulatory activities according to the compliance, safety and financial requirements.
• Additionally, you are accountable for the coordination of all global, regional as well as national technical/scientific issues in a respective technical center including all relevant necessary project work and interaction.
• You guarantee the strategic and efficient use of external suppliers and develop and implement new ideas, concepts and approaches.

• completed Master's degree in biology (zoology, ecotoxicology, ecology or related field), preferably with PhD
• experience in ecology, ecotoxicology or environmental science preferably with knowledge on aquatic invertebrate species
• expertise in a specific area of ecotoxicology or risk assessment is beneficial
• professional experience and expertise in project management
• excellent communication skills in English

• inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition) Tel.: -56521 will be happy to answer your questions for this position

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As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at

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