Quality Manager-Plant Science

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships.BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,000 in North America and had sales of approximately $16.4 billion in 2007. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €58 billion (approximately $84.68 billion) in 2007. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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, creating and commercializing innovative products to help keep the world's growing population well fed in the 21st century.

 The Quality Mangager will be a member of the Developoment 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.   The Quality Manager will work in the Americas Region to assure that existing quality management principles and programs are extended and applied to seed and grain production in both GM and non-GM crops. Quality Management responsibilities will span the range from experimental regulated seed production through full commercialization. The Quality Manager will also serve as a global team member to develop QA protocols and policies applied across BASF crops. RequiredPh.D. (plant biotechnology, or related experience through Agronomy, Genetics, or similar training) with 8 years direct experience, or M.S. (similar background) with 10 years direct experience in seed or crop production incorporating elements of quality management. Demonstrated familiarity with the application of industry accepted analytical tools (molecular, antibodies) to quality management practices in GM crops, with an emphasis on construct and event presence detection and monitoring of adventitious presence. Ability to track and implement industry-accepted seed quality and practice standards. Demonstrated experience working in the field in a GM regulated environment. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. Desired  Previous quality management experience. Demonstrated experience with corn, rice or canola field testing or seed production. Background in assessment of seed quality and varietal purity. Familiarity with use and application of databases and tracking technology to quality management.