Trait Testing Researcher with a Digital Mindset

il y a 3 semaines


Gent, Belgique BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV Temps plein

**JOIN THE TEAM**:
Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity’s basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest-, disease
- and weed control so that we can effectively contribute to improving people’s lives and business’ demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture.

In our organization, we value individuals who take ownership of their work and are accountable for their actions. We foster an entrepreneurial mindset, where seizing opportunities is encouraged to drive growth and success. Join our team and be part of an environment that values and rewards creative thinking, collaboration, and a can-do attitude.

Within BASF Seed and Traits R&D, Trait Testing refers to the production of high-quality plants, seeds and data to allow selection of the best performing events in controlled environment. The team grows and evaluates plants for crops such as wheat, soybean, oilseed rape and cotton, and produces and ships seeds for further evaluation in the field. Trait Testing is embedded in the Trait Research department that focuses on design, creation and testing of genetic engineering, genome editing and mutagenesis-based traits.

We are seeking a Researcher with a digital mindset to join the Trait Testing group at our R&D Innovation Center in Ghent, Belgium.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- In this role you will be part of Trait Testing and support delivering on R&D projects at a competitive cost, speed and quality
- You will be highly involved in workflow-based operations as well as in technology development, digitalization, platform innovation and compliance management.
- You will steer multi-crop alignment of activities and procedures within Trait Testing
- You will implement, design and coordinate (in consultation with relevant stakeholders) experimental approaches to achieve critical milestones within research programs
- You will drive innovation through digitalization, and you will (co-)develop digital solutions for Trait Testing processes
- You will scout for and test outsourcing options for Trait Testing activities (BASF or 3rd parties)
- You are a recognized role model in understanding and complying with company standards (QMS, Health, Safety, Biosafety, Stewardship,).
- You will act as a role model with respect to the BASF CORE values (Creative - Open - Responsible - Entrepreneurial) and culture

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- You have a master’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent through experience
- You possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in plant research activities. Additionally, experience in project management is highly regarded. Familiarity with digitalization within R&D will be considered an asset.
- In your field of expertise, you are able to keep abreast of new developments, and convert these into innovation plans
- You possess advanced computer skills and have a strong passion for leveraging digital tools and data to drive innovation in R&D.
- You excel at engaging internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing communication and change within a complex, matrix organization.
- You have experience in coaching and functional leadership
- You are fluent in both English and Dutch.

**BENEFITS**:

- A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.
- A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.
- An attractive base salary in relation to your degree and competencies, an annual bonus and extra-legal benefits.
- A good work-life balance where occasional working from home is possible

**ABOUT US**:
BASF is a multinational company dedicated to revolutionizing agricultural science. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that address global challenges in food security and sustainability.

**At BASF, the chemistry is right.**:
Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.



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