Assistant Research Scientist

Actively Reviewing the Applications

BASF

India, Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai Full-Time On-site

Posted 1 hour ago • Apply by June 9, 2026

Job Description

Objectives of the position:

Laboratory executive who will synthesize research chemicals with complete adherence to all BASF rules and regulations.

Representative Main tasks:

Safety Environment (SE):

Ensure compliance with safety norms as per BCIPL Lab Safety manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Process Safety Manual and all Responsible Care guidelines.
Reading MSDS for all reagents/solvents prior to ordering & setting-up of the reaction and discussing the same with Manager for any safety hazards.
Demonstrate a proactive behavior in safety and actively drive safe behavior.
Reporting more genuine unsafe condition to increase safety awareness & keeping good housekeeping of fume hoods.
Any issue/incident (even if there is a doubt on safety relatedness) needs to be discussed with the concerned Manager (or his/her deputy) as and when it happens and reported appropriately.
Compliance with corrective actions in safety incident reports
First Aider in the Emergency Response Team (4th Floor, IC-Mumbai)
Superuser responsible for maintenance and new user training for the following instruments and activities

Project management:

Proposing synthetic scheme(s) based on literature/patent search for the target molecule(s) and choose the scheme(s) in discussion with supervisor for implementing them
Chemical Reaction planning & implementation.
Precise ELN documentation and lab notebook as per the protocol agreed upon with the supervisor. Effective to & fro communication with stake holders such as Managers, Team leads, Analytical team, Procurement etc to timely address & resolve the issues.
Ensure confidentiality of all research activities as per communicated protocols.

Additional Responsibilities in lab:

Support in maintaining the instruments & chemicals inventory to the best possible conditions & follow discipline.
At least one responsibility per chemist such as looking after instruments rotavaps, vacuum pump, balance, inventory, solvents, combiflash, other lab activities etc as defined in the individual’s Target Agreement.
Act as a mentor to intern(s) and monitor their work as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Qualification: