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Nourishing lotions, mild shampoos, protective sunscreens. Gentle, environmentally friendly detergents and high-performance household and industrial cleaners - all these products contain ingredients made by our Care Chemicals division. Beyond that, we also offer, for example, solutions for plant protection, for technical applications in construction chemistry or raw materials for the coatings industry. We collaborate with our customers worldwide to develop innovative solutions which appeal to end-users and industrial formulators - more and more based on natural and sustainably sourced raw materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sun Protection unit at the Grenzach site is the global competence center for cosmetic sun protection within BASF. We are involved in the development of innovative ingredients, in particular new UV filters, and their application in sun protection formulations. We are looking forward to your support as an intern over a period of six to eight months; we would also be happy to give you the opportunity to write your master thesis together with our company.
* During your internship, you will focus on current topics in application research for sun protection.
* You will manufacture cosmetic formulations and perform UV transmission measurements to determine the absorption of UV filters or the sun protection factor of sunscreen formulations.
* In addition, you will undertake stability testing of the formulations produced, such as viscosity and pH measurements.
* Last but not least, you will investigate the crystallization of UV filters in formulations by microscopy, summarize, interpret and present your results.
QUALIFICATIONS
* enrolled student at a university or technical college
* basic knowledge of cosmetic formulations
* good communication skills in German and strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
* committed, responsible as well as structured and proactive way of working
BENEFITS
* From day one you will be part of the BASF family.
* You will get involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment.
* Depending on the location of the respective group company you will get to know BASF and participate in various workshops and guidedtours.
* In this way you will make numerous interesting experiences and get a deep insight into the world´s leading chemical company.
ABOUT US
Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Corinna Granterath (Talent Acquisition), corinna.granterath@basf.com, Tel.: +49 (0)30 2005 59302
First information about our application process can be found here:
At the BASF Competence Center for UV Filters in Grenzach, BASF Grenzbach GmbH operates in the areas of global development, technical
service and production of innovative UV filters, which can be found in sunscreens, cosmetics and personal care products. BASF Grenzach is also responsible for the global development of antimicrobial compounds.
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.