Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology. We develop sustainable solutions for superior agricultural productivity, better and healthier nutrition and renewable resources.  Leadership, creativity, teamwork and passion combined with our unique plant biotechnology expertise are the foundation for our success.
 
The Gatekeeper  is a member of the North American Development team within the BASF Plant Science organization. Under supervision of the Site Manager for North America this position supports the Development Group in a global program delivering advanced trait technologies in corn, rice, soybeans, sunflowers, and canola.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Act as a liaison with the North America Shipping Manager to communicate and enforce all shipping rules and requirements
• Receive and record all incoming and outgoing biological shipments into a database
• Schedule all biological shipments through preferred carriers and external vendors
• Ensure proper documentation requirements are met for both domestic and international shipments, for both regulated and non-regulated biological material
• Ensure regulated material shipments have proper containment
• Ensure proper chain of custody requirements are enforced for all shipments
• Maintain interim storage of biological materials until chain of custody is complete
• Manage and document the disposal and destruction of regulated and non regulated plant material waste

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• B.S. Degree in a biological science with 3 years work experience which includes 1 year of  handling biological materials
• Familiarity with logistics of biological material shipment
• Ability to enter data into databases, proficiency  in MS Excel, Internet Explorer, and e-mail
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills and work relationships
• Attention to detail 

DESIRED:

• Background in plant science with experience in handling seed.
• Experience with the shipment and receipt of regulated plant materials
• Experience in the seed industry and regulatory compliance activities
• Experience in shipping, inventory management, and tracking of regulated biological materials
• Class A CDL

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