Application Specialist - Care Ingredients

• Provide technical guidance and application support to customers through on-site visits, virtual meetings, email, and phone communications.
• Troubleshoot formulation and product performance challenges.
• Build strong technical relationships with customers and distribution partners.
• Support customer product evaluations and implementation.

Formulation Development

• Develop prototype formulations that align with customer needs and market trends.
• Test and evaluate new products and application concepts.
• Collaborate with laboratory teams on formulation development and validation.
• Recommend product improvements based on customer feedback and testing results.

Product Demonstration & Training

• Deliver product presentations, demonstrations, and technical training to customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
• Present technical papers, posters, and educational content as appropriate.
• Support sales teams during customer visits and product evaluations.

Technical Documentation

• Prepare technical data sheets, product literature, application guides, and marketing materials.
• Develop technical presentations, videos, and educational resources.
• Maintain accurate product documentation and technical records.
• Assist marketing with technical content development.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the technical liaison between Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Research & Development.
• Coordinate application testing with laboratory personnel.
• Collaborate with global technical teams to share knowledge and best practices.
• Support product launches and continuous product improvement initiatives.

Market & Industry Analysis

• Monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive products.
• Provide technical insights that support product positioning and portfolio development.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and new application development.
• Contribute to strategic product and application planning.

We are seeking an experienced Application Specialist - Care Ingredients to provide technical expertise and application support for customers within the home care, personal care, and related specialty chemical industries. This role partners closely with sales, marketing, R&D, and product management to develop innovative formulations, support customer applications, and drive product adoption. The ideal candidate has a strong chemistry background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for solving customer challenges through technical innovation., * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the chemical industry, preferably within personal care, home care, or specialty ingredients.
• Experience developing formulations and providing customer-facing technical support.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Experience presenting at technical conferences or industry events is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Certified Cosmetic Scientist (CCS)
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical Sales Certification
• Laboratory Safety Certification
• Regulatory or Cosmetic Science Certifications

• Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 annually
• Opportunity to work with innovative specialty chemical technologies.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional and international teams.
• Exposure to product development, customer innovation, and industry-leading technologies.
• Professional development through technical conferences, training, and global collaboration.
• Opportunity to travel and engage directly with customers and industry professionals.
• Comprehensive benefits package and career advancement opportunities.