Intern, Formulation Chemist

Objectives of the Position:

• Assist Chemist in formulation development and formulant exchange activities.


• Ensure compliance according to the environmental, health and safety standards, all the site safety regulation, process and working guidance to protect personal safety and colleagues.

Main Task:

• Assist in preparation of formulation trials, including raw material weighing, pre‑mixing, and sample setup according to established SOPs


• Support operation readiness of laboratory equipment (e.g. mixers, bead mill accessories, climate chambers), including setup, basic checks, and post‑trial cleaning


• Assist with stability studies, including sample labeling, storage, pull‑out, and basic observation recording


• Perform routine laboratory tasks such as glassware preparation, inventory tracking, and consumables management


• Record experimental data accurately in laboratory templates and systems under supervision, ensuring data integrity and traceability


• Support sample packing and documentation for internal transfers or cross‑site shipment


• Follow all BASF safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements at all times


• Provide general laboratory support to ensure smooth day‑to‑day formulation trial execution


• Other related assigned activities by supervisor


• The intern supports execution and documentation only; all experimental design, technical decision‑making, and result interpretation remain with the formulation chemist


• Work is performed under close supervision and within approved laboratory procedures

Primary EH&S responsibility

• Practice laboratory safety procedures to comply with EHS and site safety regulations and procedures to ensure personal and the colleagues’ safety as well as to protect the environment.


• Ensure safe storage of chemicals including compliance to type and quantities as per stated in license.


• Participate in incident investigation, if appropriate

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to industrial formulation development


• Understanding of lab‑to‑plant linkage, stability testing, and regulatory‑driven formulation workflows


• Hands‑on experience in a QA‑ and safety‑governed industrial laboratory environment

Job Requirements 

• Minimum diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field


• Basic understanding of laboratory practices and chemical safety


• Good attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures


• Willingness to perform hands‑on laboratory and operational tasks


• Organized, responsible, and able to manage routine activities reliably


• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data recording