Product Safety Analyst (fixed-term contract)

This position is a fixed-term contract for twelve months.

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a HUB composed of more than 1,000 employees providing services to all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, procurement, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal affairs, environment, safety, health, and quality.

Area:

Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality (EHSQ) is a HUB team that interacts regionally and globally with different business units and sites, providing services related to ecology, hygiene, safety, and quality.

EHSQ is divided into two main areas: Product Safety – which provides support to businesses to ensure that products comply with health and safety regulations and standards – and Site EHSQ – which provides support to work sites to operate safely.

Main Objective of the Position:

The Product Safety Services Analyst plays a key role in processing requests for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) creation, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering them within established timelines while maintaining high-quality, customer-oriented service. This includes handling processes related to R&D samples, waste management, and commercial products under the scope of the Product Safety Services team.

Main Tasks:

Maintain chemical product properties and characteristics in the ERP system (SAP).

Accurately classify chemicals based on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) classification method.

Create and distribute Safety Data Sheets according to specific country regulations and BASF’s established procedures.

Prepare and submit reports to regulatory authorities or regional stakeholders as required.

Develop and keep process documentation updated.

Support tracking activities, assist with Management of Change (MoC) processes, analyze KPIs, and contribute to improvement initiatives.

Minimum Education and Qualification Requirements for the Position:

Education: Advanced university student or graduate in Chemistry, Science, Engineering, or another similar technical discipline.

Work Experience: At least 3 years of experience in EHS, regulatory areas, product compliance, or related fields.

Languages: Advanced proficiency in English.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with GHS for chemical classification and labeling is considered an asset. Basic knowledge in data analysis is desirable. Experience with SAP is highly valuable.

Soft Skills:

Customer-focused, with the ability to quickly understand client needs and meet expectations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, teamwork, and collaboration.

What We Offer:

Living BASF means being part of a culture that focuses on people and their professional and personal growth. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference.

By joining our team, we offer you:

A hybrid and flexible work model

A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs

Private health insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance

Additional flexible leave days on top of your statutory leave

Birthday day off

Moving day off

Annual bonus

Wellness benefits, such as in-company nutrition services and massages.

This position is a fixed-term contract for twelve months.

BASF considera la Ley N 19.691 y el Decreto N 73/019 en todos sus procesos de contratación. Cada candidato calificado que cumpla con los requisitos establecidos en la descripción del puesto será considerado en este proceso de contratación sin distinción.

Además, BASF es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Aceptamos con entusiasmo nuestra responsabilidad de tomar decisiones de empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, la edad, el estado civil y social, el origen nacional, la discapacidad, el sexo, la identidad de género o las expresiones, o cualquier otra característica o grupo de candidatos o empleados que no esté relacionado con su aptitud e idoneidad para el puesto. Nuestra dirección está comprometida a seguir esta política en lo que respecta a la contratación, colocación, promoción, transferencia, descenso, despido, terminación, reclutamiento, remuneración y otras formas de compensación, capacitación y trato general durante el empleo.