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# Application Specialist Care Ingredients

- **Company:** CHT USA
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,400.0 - $140,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Technical Data Management Systems, Office365
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4b0fcf556e90d18

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
 * Five or more years of relevant experience within the chemical industry, preferably in Car Care or Personal Care applications.

 * Experience presenting technical papers, posters, or presentations at industry conferences and trade shows.
 * Strong understanding of application development, customer support, and technical problem-solving.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
 * Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
 * Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Application Specialist - Care Ingredients to support technical and application development activities across the Care Ingredients market, including Car Care, Home Care, and Personal Care applications. This customer-facing role combines laboratory development, technical consulting, market engagement, and global collaboration to drive product success and customer satisfaction. The role is based in Cassopolis, MI and includes approximately 20-40% travel, including occasional international travel to Europe and South America for customer support, training, and development meetings., * Provide technical and application support to customers through product development, testing, and troubleshooting.

 * Develop customer formulations, prototypes, and sales tools aligned with emerging industry trends.
 * Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions.
 * Create technical documentation including Technical Data Sheets, product literature, brochures, and marketing support materials.
 * Author technical papers, conference presentations, posters, videos, and industry content.
 * Serve as a liaison between Sales, Portfolio Management, R&D, and customers.
 * Support product evaluations, competitive analysis, and new product introductions.
 * Collaborate with global application teams in Germany and South America on projects and technical initiatives.
 * Maintain a regular laboratory presence in Cassopolis to support customer projects and technology development.
 * Support distributors through joint customer visits and technical training programs., * Develop innovative solutions for leading brands in the Care Ingredients industry.
 * Work with a global team of technical experts and industry professionals.
 * Build strong customer partnerships while influencing new product development.
 * Gain exposure to international markets, technologies, and industry trends.
 * Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.