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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Specialist - Care Ingredients - **Company:** JMJ Phillip Group - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Testing, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Accounting, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Technical Data Management Systems, Office365 - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jmjphillip.com/jobs/2026/08/03/application-specialist-care-ingredients/ ## About the Role 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 ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [RAG like a hero with Docling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1602-rag-like-a-hero-with-docling) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Conversational AI meets MS data agents to improve customer experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2010-conversational-ai-meets-ms-data-agents-to-improve-customer-experience) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)