Careers
Early Career
Kickstart your journey at BASF with programs built for early talent
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or in your first professional role, our internships, graduate schemes, and entry-level positions provide hands-on experience and structured learning to help you grow. Join a community that supports skill development, real responsibility, and the chance to make meaningful contributions from day one.
Internships
Are you keen to show us your personality and demonstrate your expertise to us? If so, we would love to have you as an intern at BASF. We are always looking for talented, interested students from a wide variety of fields. At BASF, we can offer an incredible amount of exciting projects and positions, for scientists, engineers, economists and humanities students. We are always open to new ideas and unconventional approaches to challenging issues.
How to become a part of our team
You can search our job database for current internship opportunities and apply directly.
What you should offer!
You have an excellent academic record alongside specialist knowledge and foreign language skills. You are open to other cultures and fields of work. Have you already gained practical industry experience and have participated in relevant activities outside the university environment? Even better! As teamwork is a key focus at our organization, we are pleased if you have strong communication skills and are a real team player. If you also know how to use your initiative and are keen to take on responsibility even during your internship - we are looking forward to meeting you!
What we offer
At BASF we generally offer internships for a duration between two and six months.
At numerous sites, we offer a variety of events in which you can get to know the world of BASF in more detail: Introductory events, site tours, and presentations at the visitor center are organized for new starters, as well as regular intern get-togethers and specialist presentations.
You will be accompanied throughout your internship by a supervisor. When you come to the end of your BASF placement, the supervisor will give you an extensive review of your work and will provide you with a detailed report of your achievements. In individual cases, we can also offer university student jobs.
Rotational Programs
Our Rotational Programs are designed to help you develop new skills, expand your network, and accelerate your career growth. Through these programs, you’ll collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, gain valuable insights, and experience different roles and locations. Whether you want to explore new areas or deepen your expertise in your current field, these programs provide the support and resources you need to grow.
Professional Development Programs (PDP)
If you’re just beginning your professional journey and want to explore different roles and areas for growth, our Professional Development Program could be the perfect fit. This two-year, cross-functional program offers rotations across BASF sites, industries, and job functions, giving you the chance to experience diverse roles and environments.
Agriculture
- 18-month program.
- Open to high-potential graduates with a B.S. in Agribusiness, Agricultural Sales, Marketing, Agronomy, Biology, Plant Science or a related field.
- Learn and address the business needs of growers, retailers, distributors and key influencers.
- Consists of a 9-month marketing rotation working with a product manager and a 9-month sales rotation working with field sales and technical services.
Business Management & Finance
- FP&A Track:
- 2-year program.
- Open to high potential B.S./B.A. graduates in Accounting or Finance.
- Consists of three 3-month rotations.
- Potential rotations in Business Unit Controlling, Site Controlling, and Corporate Accounting.
- Commercial Track:
- 2-year program.
- Open to high potential B.S./B.A. graduates in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Management, a technical discipline, or other business-related disciplines
- Consists of three 3-month rotations.
- Potential rotations in Sales, Marketing, and Procurement.
- Sales Track
- 2-year program.
- Open to high potential B.S./B.A. graduates in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Management, a technical discipline, or other business-related disciplines
- Consists of one 8-month rotation in Inside Sales and one 16-month rotation in Outside Sales.
Data Science
- 2-year program.
- Open to high potential B.S./M.S. graduates in Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math, Statistics and other STEM-related degrees.
- Consists of three 8-month rotations. First rotation will be with Advanced Business Analytics, second and third rotations may be within specific BU or function (i.e. Manufacturing/Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing & Sales, and R&D).
- May lead to placement within the organization in a variety of disciplines.
Engineering
- 2-year program.
- Open to upcoming B.S./M.S. graduates in Chemical, Environmental, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
- Consists of three 8-month rotations. Assignments are customized to match participant’s background, interests and current business needs.
- Graduates typically place into positions in Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, EHS, Safety Engineering and Technical Services.
- Graduates of the program are required to place into a technical role within BASF.
- Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S.
Supply Chain
- 2-year program.
- Open to B.S./B.A. graduates within the last year with a major in Supply Chain, Logistics, or other business-related major.
- This program is an opportunity to excel in individual contributor roles that will allow you the development and experience for future leadership positions. The fast paced, immersive nature of the program accelerates the learning of all participants.
- Consists of three, eight-month assignments in various domestic locations that include opportunities to learn about Business, Corporate, and Site Supply Chain within BASF. These assignments help you gain a diverse perspective of how BASF operates.
Gulf Coast Technical Development Program
BASF’s Gulf Coast Technical Development Program is a two-year program that offers entry-level engineers the ability to develop their knowledge and skills by providing hands-on training and guidance from experienced mentors. If you have a passion for technical excellence, hands-on experience, and a desire to learn and network with professionals in the manufacturing industry, this program is the perfect opportunity for you.
Apprenticeships
Take the first step toward a skilled career with BASF Apprenticeships. Work alongside experienced professionals, tackle real projects, and gain the technical and professional skills that set the foundation for a successful career.
North American Apprenticeship Development Program
As an apprentice at one of our manufacturing sites, you will get up to three years of on-the-job training while earning an industry-recognized credential. While in the program, you will also receive a competitive wage, and BASF will cover the cost of tuition, books, and fees related to the credential earned while in the program.
Analyzer Technician
As an Analyzer Technician Apprentice, your days will be spent learning to perform all aspects of maintenance, modification, installation, calibration, and testing of analyzer instruments. Additionally, you will learn to perform scheduled maintenance activities and will be critical in troubleshooting instrumentation issues.
