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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Service Chemist/Remote/Western Region - **Company:** Plant Spa Co LLC - **Location:** Azusa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications) - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.healthjobsnationwide.com/node/15449347/apply-external ## About the Role * B.A. or B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering or related science/engineering field and a minimum of 2 years related industry experience * M.S in chemistry or related science/engineering field, Polynt fosters a culture of innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Employees have opportunities for career progression and development. If you are a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. ## Description The Technical Assistance Representative works under the direction of a TA supervisor or mentor and Polynt Account Manager. Assignments typically focus on a specific technology area with exposure to other areas, depending on organizational needs, performance, etc. This role will serve the western united states and western regions of Canada including Southern & Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Edmonton, and Alberta. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000/annum. Candidate must be living in the Western region of the US in a close proximety to an airport. This position does not provide sponsorship and candidates must be authorized to work in the US for any employer., * Health, Safety and Quality + Performs work in accordance with local, state and federal regulations including OSHA, DOT and EPA and the appropriate Polynt Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) ensuring personal and team safety + Recognizes personal and legal responsibility regarding compliance with rules and regulations, standards and Polynt's ISO 9001 Quality Management System + Maintains housekeeping in individual and shared workspaces + Conducts inspections as assigned + Ensures that others meet health and safety standards. Provides guidance when needed + Leads safety topic(s) in weekly safety meeting + Participates in the following as needed: o Health and Safety Committee o Review of chemical hygiene plan o Job safety analysis (JSA) o Risk assessments o Incident investigation o Management of change (MOC) * Product Line Knowledge/Product Recommendations + Conduct process reviews and gather information from customer including processing parameters, end use requirements including required certifications and usage information (volumes, batch sizes, etc.) + Reviews existing products for potential technical fit and considering costs, manufacturing site/logistics, minimum order quantity + Communicates recommendation to customer + If no existing product meets the requirements, enters development project as appropriate based on commercial opportunity. * Training - Provides training to customers (either at the customer's location or at Polynt), or Polynt personnel (junior team members, R&D members from other groups, commercial personnel, etc.). Able to do demonstrations as appropriate. * Product Trials + Follow trial product through the customer process and document product performance. + Report product performance to appropriate commercial and R&D personnel. + Follow up with customer on post-production part testing and provide feedback to appropriate commercial and R&D personnel * Process Review/ Troubleshooting + Identify best practices and poor practices. + Communicate strengths and opportunities for improvement to customer + Diagnose routine issues with Polynt products + Execute field adjustments to Polynt products or recommend changes to customer formulations * Reporting + Write call reports covering customer visits + Write customer letters covering findings of customer visits * Specialization - Developing knowledge of a business unit in one or more chemistries, applications/market areas or processes. Making contacts with other Polynt functional groups, suppliers, and customer bases. Learning industry organizations, standards and certifications. * Organizational Knowledge + Able to find/view test methods, work instructions, forms and other documents in Polynt DMS + Able to find technical documents in the Polynt App and Host 2 Bulletin System + Able to enter a project on the Host 2 Project System/RADAR + Able to request physical or analytical testing + Working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word + Able to book travel and report expenses + Order raw materials and finished goods with supervisor approval as applicable + Order lab supplies with supervisor approval as applicable + Able to find basic information in SAP including, BOM's, inspections plans, inventories, orders, etc. + Able to search Host2 Project System Archives ## Related Videos - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Claude, MCP and n8n, or: How to Automate Your Day with AI-powered Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2043-claude-mcp-and-n8n-or-how-to-automate-your-day-with-ai-powered-workflows) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) - [From Tables to Graphs in Minutes: Supercharging Kusto Graph Analytics with AI-Powered Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1543-from-tables-to-graphs-in-minutes-supercharging-kusto-graph-analytics-with-ai-powered-development) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)