Technical Development Representative

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Development Representative to develop formulations and maintain technical service activities for rigid foams for insulation applications with our Autofroth® business for North America. You will work collaboratively with sales and marketing to provide product development and technical service support to accounts, including new product qualification, responding to technical inquiries, and troubleshooting. Additionally, you will perform lab projects to address new opportunities and product needs in the marketplace, plan and organize projects, and compile results in reports and presentations for customers and internal stakeholders. There is an expectation of up to 50% travel associated with this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with process and formulation support for new and existing products to achieve business targets.
• Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing to address customer needs in a timely manner and take new product developments to commercialization.
• Commit to workplace health, safety, and exposure reduction programs to ensure the health and safety of all.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a scientific-related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in polymers or formulations.
• Ability to work independently with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs, including comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members.
• Family-forming benefits (fertility, adoption, and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more).
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages.
• Mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Matching gifts program to deepen the impact of contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for unexpected situations.
• Access to BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and more.

About Us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America, we have been finding solutions for everyday needs and addressing complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years. At BASF, we empower employees with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Our Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the sustainability transformation in plastics, co-creating products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction. These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness, and lightweight applications.