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Shaping the Future.Together.

At BASF, your work matters – and so do you. 

That’s why BASF is a place where you can truly thrive. Here, you will find a safe and inspiring environment that encourages new ideas and values diverse perspectives. We empower you to take ownership, so that you can grow both personally and professionally. As part of our global community, you can work on solutions that make a meaningful difference.

What our people say

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As the world’s leading chemical company, we set standards - there's no standing still. Hear from our people about how they can drive change and share their ideas, knowing their voice is heard and appreciated.

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What makes working at BASF unique? According to our people, its our diversity. When working with colleagues who have different backgrounds and perspectives everyone can explore new ideas, learn and grow. Here's how our people are shaping their own paths and driving meaningful change at BASF.

Our values and culture

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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future.
As a global leader in chemistry, we enable progress across industries and in people’s lives. Our ambition is to be the preferred chemical company enabling our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

Learn more about us:
  1. Who we are
  2. What we do
Our CORE values
Our CORE values – Creative, Open, Responsible, and Entrepreneurial – define how we work together, within our teams and with customers and partners. They create a shared foundation of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Our Winning behaviors
Building on our CORE values, our Winning behaviors focuses on accountability, speed, and continuous improvement. This is how we turn ideas into impact and enable everyone at BASF to contribute to lasting change and our long‑term success.

What you can expect

Creating change together

As a part of the BASF team, you will be empowered to create sustainable change in the world.

A place to belong

United by shared values and goals, strengthened by our differences.  At BASF we foster an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, heard, and supported to reach their potential

Room to grow

With BASF’s scale and diversity, you can grow in many different ways. We encourage bold ideas, empower you to take ownership, offer supportive leadership and provide the trainings you need.

Benefits and rewards to thrive

We reward your contributions and support what matters to you with benefits, initiatives and programs that will help you thrive at work and beyond. As our compensation and benefits differ by location, you can find detailed information on our local career websites.

More reasons to join BASF

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at BASF
We foster an inclusive culture where people can be themselves and thrive together.

Become part of our team!

We value diversity and welcome people with different skills and backgrounds. That's why we actively look for people with a wide range of qualifications and experiences.

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