Careers

Join BASF as a specialist

Would you like to shape your professional future with a renowned employer and do you have a degree or several years of professional experience? At BASF, a wide range of opportunities are open to you: from production and technology to catering and logistics to health and safety.

Areas where you can start

We are looking for employees with different experiences and professional backgrounds, because it is precisely this diversity that strengthens our teams and makes us fit for the future. Each field offers its own tasks, requirements and development opportunities. Select the area that matches your qualifications, strengths and interests, and discover current job openings.

Production and technical specialists

Every day, our production and technical specialists ensure that our plants run safely and reliably so that high-quality chemical products can be manufactured.

Have you completed your vocational training or several years of experience in production? Perhaps you have started a degree in science or technology but have not completed it? Then you've come to the right place! We offer practical qualification programs, and from day one you will be an integral part of the production team and earn an attractive salary.

In the Elemental Analysis and Speciation group at BASF Research in Ludwigshafen, many different samples from partners around the world are received every day and analyzed for their elemental components. To answer analytical questions even in the most complex sample matrices, the Elemental Analysis team relies on a broad analytical portfolio and the extensive expertise of its employees. In the picture: laboratory technician Corinna Ritthaler (left) and Marcel Stein (right) organizing samples that are already waiting for their automated transport to the laboratories.

Working environment – insight into the everyday life of our skilled workers

Lea, Nico and climate protection

In a report by Welt der Wunder TV, specialists workers Lea and Nico show how they organize their everyday work and contribute to climate protection through their tasks. They provide personal insights and talk about how they take responsibility in their workplace. At BASF, specialists workers make an important contribution to ensuring that our processes are safe, efficient, and resource-efficient. In doing so, they not only support the responsible operation of our plants, but also contribute directly to more environmentally friendly products and solutions.

Our benefits

Onboarding

Our program for new employees helps you successfully contribute your strengths right from the start. We value your fresh perspective and want to ensure that you quickly settle in and feel like an integral member of the BASF team.

Heart symbol with cross – Benefit: health and safety offerings for employees.

Safety and health

Your health and safety are our top priority. Our workplaces meet modern safety standards, and regular preventive medical checkups and training opportunities support your health in your everyday working life.

Euro symbol – advantage: attractive salary and fair compensation within the company.

Salary and pension plan

You will receive an attractive salary in line with the chemical industry collective agreement, including shift allowances and one-off payments. In addition, you will benefit from a company pension plan that supports your long-term financial security.

Your path to joining our team

Are you looking for a new career start? If you have completed vocational training, have practical experience in production, or are currently studying science or technology, we can offer you exciting opportunities.
At BASF, you have the choice: direct entry as a skilled worker or on-the-job training for your further development. Both paths lead to a strong team with a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Chemical technician qualification program

You will work in production from day one and also take part in internal and external training courses to ensure you are fully prepared for the tasks of a chemical technician.

Learn more about the qualification program to become a chemical technician

Qualification program to become a power plant operator

You will be employed as a production worker in BASF's power plants and will also be trained as a power plant operator at the end of your further training at the power plant operator school in Essen.

It is currently not possible to apply for this program.

Direct entry

Start your direct entry into production and technical service at BASF. Take responsibility for smooth operations, safe facilities and future-oriented processes in a modern working environment.

Discover open positions in production, maintenance, and technical service

Further insights at BASF

Discover other areas, locations, and further offers from our company that will give you additional insights into working and pursuing a career at BASF.

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Ludwigshafen site

Ludwigshafen is BASF's leading chemical production site worldwide, with a wide range of production facilities and products for numerous industries. At the main plant, energy flows, logistics and facilities are intelligently linked, creating space for further development – for both the company and its employees. Learn more about the site.

Plant fire brigade personnel of BASF SE in the operational area in front of emergency vehicles – link to plant fire brigade job opportunities.

BASF Plant Fire Department

Would you like to turn your hobby into a career, or are you already a trained firefighter? Our plant fire department offers a wide range of tasks for everyone.

Discover career opportunities with the plant fire department

BASF Gastronomy

Get to know the culinary side of BASF – diverse, modern, and full of culinary highlights. Whether in logistics, the kitchen, the hotel, or events: at BASF Gastronomy, you can actively shape experiences and your future.

Learn more about BASF Gastronomy

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