Laboratory TechnicianBASF

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Description
Description:
In the Philippines, BASF has been enabling manufacturers in various industries since 1963. Today, BASF Philippines, Inc. is a leading supplier of chemicals for industries including construction and coatings, automotive, health and nutrition, personal and home care, chemicals and plastics, and agriculture. BASF also operates an agricultural research station which conducts research, laboratory studies and field testing of novel technologies as part of BASF's global research effort in the field of agricultural solutions. In 2018, BASF posted sales to customers in Philippines of approximately €113 million and employed 95 people as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in the Philippines is available at www.basf.com/ph.
Objective of the Position:
To assist Research Scientist in the maintenance of specific insect culture.
Main Areas of Responsibilities:
Assist the Research Scientist in the mass rearing of insects being used in Bay Laguna Screenings namely CTI, Advanced, Non-crop and Microplot ensuring that supply is consistent and adequate for the laboratory trials.
Assist the Research Scientist in maintaining a steady and sufficient supply of insects for the screen house and field trials whenever requested.
Assist the Research Scientist in the development of new and/or improvement of current rearing methodologies to respond to the requests of internal customers.
Assist the Research Scientist in the conduct of the CTI, AT-Bay and Non-crop screenings by preparing the necessary insects, glass wares and equipment needed during treatment/spraying.
Assist in the data gathering for insecticide research to generate data on characterization of early phase compound.
Practice good housekeeping to maintain cleanliness and orderliness at the nursery.
Follow safety and security regulations and procedure of the company.
Minimum Education and Qualification Required:
Graduate of high school; Degree in Agricuture is a definite advantage.
With at least 3 years of related work experience in mass rearing of tropical insect pests, specifically insect pests of rice and vegetables.
Knowledgeable of insect biology and is proficient in insect mass rearing techniques.
Possess strong attention to details.
Can express self well in the local language; being able to communicate well in English is an advantage.
Proficient in using computers.
Demonstrate professionalism and integrity at work.
Demonstrate high level of energy and maintain stable performance under pressure.
Proactive, can work independently and in teams.
Residing or willing to work in Bay, Laguna.
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Laguna, PH, 4000
BASF Asia Pacific
Research & Development
Experienced
EN_PH_37508
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BASF

Bay, Laguna
Permanent
Full-time