Application Specialist Care Ingredients

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Full Time Professional Cassopolis, MI, US

15 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $86,400.00 To $ Annually

At CHT USA, we combine Smart Chemistry with Character. As a global leader in specialty chemical solutions, we partner with customers to develop innovative products that improve everyday life. Join a collaborative, growth-focused organization where your technical expertise, creativity, and customer-driven mindset will help shape the future of Car Care, Home Care, and Personal Care applications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day 31, plus a 401(k) with a 3% company-paid contribution and immediate vesting upon eligibility.

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. Based in Cassopolis, Michigan, this customer-facing role combines laboratory development, technical consulting, market engagement, and global collaboration to drive product success and customer satisfaction. The position 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.

• 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.

• Develop innovative solutions for leading brands in the Care Ingredients industry.
• Workwith 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.