Now hiring! Seed Technologies and Analytics Labs Project Coordinator

We are looking for a Seed Technologies and Analytics (STA) Labs Project Coordinator to join our Agricultural Solutions team based in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a STA Labs Project Coordinator, you will manage molecular analysis services between regional STA Labs and stakeholder requestors, ensuring alignment with business needs that support global crop system innovation and decision-making. The Project Coordinator develops and prioritizes testing strategies for each project to ensure data accuracy and timely delivery. You will manage resources efficiently, balancing internal lab capabilities with enabling technologies and outsourcing.

As a Seed Technologies and Analytics Labs Project Coordinator, you create chemistry by...

• Developing and maintaining an annual overview of molecular analysis needs aligned with crop strategies and business priorities.
• Collaborating with STA Labs Portfolio Managers and global stakeholders to manage project volumes, timelines, and strategic needs.
• Strategically prioritizing projects to ensure analytics remain in line with business objectives.
• Assigning best cost-effective testing strategies in partnership with key requestors, ensuring lab feasibility and adaptability.
• Communicating regularly with stakeholders to manage planning, risks, and timelines; proactively addressing delays and prioritizing projects.
• Tracking and reporting project resource allocations while providing quarterly BIO-item forecasts for resource management.

If you...

• Bachelors degree in a Life Science field of study with 8 years of relevant experience or Masters in a Life Science field of study and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Bring previous stakeholder management (Seeds & Traits) knowledge and lab operations experience.
• Demonstrate experience in R&D across Trait Research, Development, and Breeding for key crops, with a strong understanding of molecular technologies, genotyping, and high-throughput lab systems (e.g., LIMS, scoring tools).
• Exhibit skills in testing strategy design and molecular data analysis.
• Coordinate high-impact projects with strengths in planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Champion innovation, continuous improvement, process optimization, and proactive problem-solving.
• Manage project feasibility, timelines, and reporting while ensuring compliance is embedded in operations.
• Effectively communicate complex data across R&D, actively listen to stakeholders, and collaborate in diverse, cross-functional settings. Build strong partnerships, align goals and metrics, and train peers in areas of expertise. Maintain a strong understanding of the Seeds & Traits organization and actively work with other parts of the organization (e.g., Regulatory).
• Actively network across regions and align lab plans with crop priorities. Lead strategic projects, balancing resources, risks, and stakeholder needs. Serve as a role model in initiatives and pursue continuous growth through mentoring and collaboration.
• Are able to travel up to 5%, domestically and internationally.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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