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Job Description
Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology. We develop sustainable solutions for superior agricultural productivity, better and healthier nutrition and renewable resources. Leadership, creativity, teamwork and passion combined with our unique plant biotechnology expertise are the foundation for our success. The Field Analytics Manager will be a member of the Field Analytics team within the BASF Plant Science organization. This team performs critical activities necessary to advance BPS's plant breeding and biotechnology projects from idea to marketplace as fast and effectively as possible. This Field Analytics Manager will be responsible for performing techniques for the preparation, extraction, and compositional analysis of plant tissue or seed samples in a high-throughput environment.

The Field Analytics Manager will support Field Analytics Assistants and Associates in the execution of work, ensuring that project goals and time lines are met. Additional responsibilities for this position are: preparation and processing technical reports and summaries from quantitative or qualitative analyses, develop laboratory protocols, evaluate and recommend new methods and technologies, and writing reports and presenting results. The Field Analytics Manager may also oversee broad aspects of laboratory workflow and the activities of staff engaged in sample inventory management and laboratory analysis.

Qualifications
Required:
- PhD with 2 years, M.S.with 7 years or BS with 10 years of experience in destructive compositional analysis of plant tissue or seed samples using preparative and analytical instrumentation. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
- Proven ability to identify and "trouble shoot" technical problems by application of scientific principles and established analytical techniques in the field, especially related to LC
- Understanding of basic proximate analysis techniques and to database systems for collecting, viewing, and reporting analytical data.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and address technical problems of a highly complex nature
- Communicate effectively with laboratory managers verbally and through written reports, and supervise laboratory analyses to meet deadlines. Preferred:
- LC analysis of plant samples
- Commercial or industrial laboratory experience using high-throughput automated analytical instrumentation.
- Knowledge and experience with database-instrument integration is a plus. Candidates should have demonstrated skill in organizing a laboratory and should have demonstrated commitment to detail and accuracy

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